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 [...]
Trust encourages greater risk-taking in M&A transactions
Trust is critical in M&A transactions. Both parties are naturally suspicious of each other, and tensions run high even in [...]
Don’t forget your Working Capital target
An evaluation of a company’s working capital is a critical piece of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. A detailed [...]
Transform a brand in light of digital disruption
While auto manufacturing techniques are far more advanced today than when Henry Ford opened his first factory a century [...]
Our employees and customers don’t understand our strategy…
Think of a successful company. Their strategy almost always looks simple and obvious and does not take a thick [...]
M&A valuation in inflationary times
For the last 3-4 months we have heard the same question in our meetings with business owners: "How will inflation [...]
Make your board culture sustainable
Two core responsibilities of boards are performance and risk management. A strong, positive board culture helps both. But too [...]
AI must be taken seriously – also for SMEs
No board pack or agenda would include the simplistic question “Should we buy some Artificial Intelligence?”. If you have [...]
Strengthen Your Supply Chain Digitization
Supply chains have rarely known stress like this. Geopolitical turmoil, labor shortages, extreme weather conditions, and demand shifts have [...]
