Building Company Value To Prepare It For Sale
Here's a look into a process for building value into companies and the role of a turnaround specialist in asset recovery and valuation preservation for troubled companies.
Why M&A Investors Are Moving To The Lower Middle Market
Middle-market companies are some of the most sought—after assets, providing one of the best environments for M&A investors to create returns.
Knowing When Not To Pursue A Merger
Even if the market, the industry, and the economy are absolutely perfect for a merger, if two companies combine with three principles against them, it usually means failure. Here are the three principles.
AT&T-Time Warner Deal: Reshaping The Media And Internet Industries
Whether the AT&T-Time Warner merger will result in abject failure or a bellwether that will reshape and recombine the media and internet industries depends on how the consumer and other players in the game respond.
How CEOs Can Turn Innovative Technology Into Lucrative Acquisitions
Companies with cutting-edge technology can receive lucrative acquisition offers from larger organizations, but this is by no means guaranteed, and many CEOs sell themselves short by jumping at initial offers.
Increasing The Odds Of Success In A Merger
Both parties involved in a merger or acquisition should have a solid understanding of their individual cultures and the strengths (or weaknesses) they bring to the table.
Intive CEO Ludovic Gaudé On Why Culture Is The Key To M&A Success
Intive CEO Ludovic Gaudé talks about why CEOs should focus on company culture when weighing acquisitions, and the red flags to look out for when doing due diligence on a potential acquisition.
The Key Question When Targeting Acquisitions: ‘What If?’
Asking "What if?" can bring clarity to M&A decisions that can be challenging with conflicting objectives.
Spooked: How CEOs Are Handling Their Cash Differently
The economy's resurgence has CEOs swimming in cash. The Great Recession changed how they're spending it.
The Secret To Truly Successful M&A
Thomas van der Meulen's best advice for a winning acquisition: Keep an open mind and pay as much attention to culture as the numbers.
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