Certain Risks May Impact the Decision to Proceed with the Transaction By M&A Leadership Council  During an M&A due diligence process, certain red flags might indicate risks or problems that could impact the decision to proceed with the transaction. Here are 32 red flags to watch out for ..read more

The Art of M&A® / Due Diligence An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Corporate Documents: Certificate of Incorporation (CI) Including All Amendments, Name Changes, Mergers.  The CI is particularly helpful in determining what name to search for title to real estate. Special care should be taken ..read more

Why Employee Experience Matters in M&A Integration By M&A Leadership Council  How does employee experience actually impact an M&A integration? Employee experience plays a crucial role in the success of an integration. Here are some key ways that employee experience can impact this process ..read more

Inexperience and Bad Decisions Help Achieve the Goal   By Jack Prouty, Past President of the M&A Leadership Council It is considered a given that deal-makers want to achieve M&A success, but occasionally I witness behavior that challenges this assumption. I so often write articles about how to be successful; however, it is also important to think about what brings you to failure. Tags:  M&A training MA&D M&A failure integration ..read more

The Art of M&A® / Postmerger Integration An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux A number of general strategies appear to build the value of a company’s shares, no matter how that value is measured. Here are three to consider: Aim for continued, profitable growth ..read more

How Does Talent Selection Shape M&A Success? By M&A Leadership Council  When considering successful mergers and acquisitions from both the acquiring and acquired companies' perspectives, talent selection takes on nuanced dimensions of strategy, psychology, and corporate culture integration ..read more

Vital: A Tightly Managed Process with Disciplined Teams on Both Sides By Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council In Don’t Fumble at the Goal Line, we discussed how to finish strong by making sure you are using seven key strategies for ensuring a successful handoff from due diligence to integration. Here’s a quick litmus test to help you determine ..read more

They Should be Regarded as Significant Deals, Not Afterthoughts By M&A Leadership Council About 30% of all M&A transactions are divestitures -- so they should be regarded as significant deals, not afterthoughts. These transactions require strategic treatment due to their complexity, scope, governance, transition time ..read more

A Well Written TSA Eases IT Transitions By William Blandford, Managing Director at Blandford Associates While many people have participated in the acquisition of a business, fewer have participated in a carve-out, a type of divestiture where a part of a business is sold. However, as businesses move ...... Tags:  divestitures carve-outs IT transition services agreements divestments ..read more

Culture Success Drives M&A Success By Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council “We’ve done 50 acquisitions globally and STILL don’t know BEANS* about culture!” This transparent acknowledgement from the Division President of a global Fortune 100 manufacturer was the launch point ..read more