As our recent article demonstrated an M&A strategy can help a company to expand, acquire new knowledge or technology, move into new geographical markets, or vastly increase output via one transaction. However, these benefits and opportunities often come at a significant cost to both the acquirer and target. A typical M&A deal will involve lawyers, accountants/corporate finance … Read more
There are two main ways for a company to grow. One is via increasing sales and the general size of a company’s operations over time – a strategy often referred to as “organic” or “internal growth.” The other is via acquiring another company or a number of companies (it is also possible for a company … Read more
A revolutionary shift in the M&A world took place years ago. This is when deal teams began post-merger integration planning prior to Day One of legal ownership of the acquired company. The concept is now recognized as one of many M&A best practices. Forward-thinking organizations in M&A have built a repeatable process, including proven playbooks and effective technology, … Read more
In my time at Midaxo, I’ve spoken with hundreds of M&A professionals who work for a wide variety of companies, ranging from a one-person deal team at $12M annual revenue all the way up to a Fortune 10 company where hundreds of people are involved across many deals per year. The challenges that all these corporate … Read more