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Ten Important Lessons From the History of Mergers & Acquisitions

Icon Written by admin on June 19, 2009 – 13:48

The history of mergers and acquisitions in the United States is comprised of a series of five distinct waves of activity. Each wave occurred at a different time, and each exhibited some unique characteristics related to the nature of the activity, the sources of funding for the activity, and to some extent, differing levels of success [...]

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Breakout Deals Can Be Game Changers – Structuring M&As and Joint Ventures

Icon Written by admin on June 10, 2009 – 13:38

This recent wave of mergers and acquisitions has prompted businesses to get scale fast and place themselves in a position to reap considerable benefits from “first mover advantages.” Speed to market is a critical competitive differentiation in all businesses, regardless of their size and industry classification. Going it alone can slow you down and very [...]

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Are You Properly Executing Due Diligence In Your Business Activities?

Icon Written by admin on June 2, 2009 – 12:13

Poring over due diligence checklists for every conceivable commercial activity is a necessity for those thinking of merging or purchasing business. They need a due diligence checklist to enable better and secured operations for their intended business activity.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Execution – Improving the Chances of Success

Icon Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 16:12

Mergers and acquisitions are a prominent phenomenon in business. It provide additional growth and profit opportunities. Entrepreneurs also often use it as an exit strategy and it is crucial in determining their ultimate success and financial independence. Unfortunately things do not always go smooth in the execution of mergers and acquisitions and sometimes it is a complete failure.

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Technology Due Diligence – IT Leadership Assessment – Staffing Proficiency

Icon Written by Alexander on June 1, 2009 – 15:50

The Due Diligence – IT Leadership Assessment is part 4 of our ongoing series on performing M&A Technology Due Diligence

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Finding the Hidden Treasure of Cost Related Synergies

Icon Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 13:02

Have you discovered that achieving cost related synergies in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is like looking for the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine? Most companies looking for them never realize their sought-after treasure:

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