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Posts Tagged ‘Acquisition’

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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Divestiture and Business Carve-out Technology Considerations

Icon Written by Alexander on April 21, 2009 – 21:01

How often have you seen a merger or acquisition that made perfect sense not pan out? In many cases, deal makers are simply ignoring the increasing role of information technology and paying the price.

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Technology Due Diligence – Series Introduction

Icon Written by Alexander on February 12, 2009 – 18:18

Technology Due Diligence is the introductory posting of an ongoing series on performing IT due diligence. In this first section, we provide a brief commentary of the purposes and principles of conducting an IT due diligence, and layout the foundation and structure of the series.

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Two Approaches to M&A IT Due Diligence

Icon Written by Alexander on February 3, 2009 – 12:27

The Two Approaches to M&A IT Due Diligence posting is the first part of an ongoing series on performing M&A Technology Due Diligence. Here, we draw distinctions between two different types of M&A IT due diligence and correlate their use to the business strategy behind the transaction. Additional postings will provide in-depth commentary on procedures and practices of each type of due diligence.

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