Address culture clashes during M&A
An M&A strategy can generate synergies, growth, drive value, expand market access and establish a global presence. But while deals can benefit the [...]
Private Equity – Culture must not be neglected
The importance of culture and its impact on private equity strategy and returns has been a growing development over the past couple of years. As PE investment returns have lagged [...]
Maximize the valuation of your company
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play an increasingly important role for companies looking to scale their operations appropriately, transition into new markets, or simply survive. For owners who plan to sell [...]
ESG increasingly influencing M&A transactions
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a growing focus for companies and their shareholders, financiers, employees and other stakeholders, they have also become increasingly important to the [...]
When culture clash kills the merger
Mergers and acquisitions are a key part of many organisations’ strategies. Often, millions of euros are at stake as well as the very future of the organisations and the executives [...]
M&A target screening is still complex
Performing buy-side M&A transactions starts with an expert-level understanding of an industry, including key players, personnel and future trends. The most successful acquirers within a market take years understanding the [...]
COVID-19 complicates M&A transactions
As the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets continues to play out, so does its effect on M&A transactions. Many deals have been cancelled or are on hold as parties [...]
Private Equity in a post-COVID-19 world
How does private equity navigate an unprecedented global human and economic catastrophe that goes far beyond the institutional memory of any organization? History books don’t offer a lot of insights, [...]
M&A: Remember to communicate to internal stakeholders
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) create an air of uncertainty for internal stakeholders. Many employees may wonder what the new work environment will look [...]