Setting realistic expectations during integration is critical to avoid common pitfalls. Court Carruthers, CEO at TricorBraun, highlights the importance of acknowledging inevitable changes like new reporting lines, approval processes, and more in a recent episode of the M&A Science Podcast. For actionable insights on achieving successful integrations, listen to the full discussion by clicking the link: https://hubs.ly/Q02LxRd40
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We believe there is a better way to do M&A. M&A Science is the community brand of DealRoom and the leading resource for thought leadership content in the M&A. Our goal is to educate practitioners on how to disrupt and optimize their M&A practice from pipeline management to post-merger integration. Find the newsletter, podcast, and join 4,000+ members at mascience.com.
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- mergers , acquisitions, education, integration, due diligence, podcast, divestitures, M&A training, and valuation
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Are your M&A processes and tools siloed across cross-functional teams? Join Nicole Markowski from Wipfli and Julia Rollins from DealRoom as they explore the critical challenges and strategies for implementing new, centralized M&A technology and processes at this month’s Fall M&A Science Fair. In this session, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Overcome resistance to change ✔ Enhance communication across teams ✔ Achieve smoother transitions during M&A processes Don’t miss your chance to learn how to turn inefficiencies into streamlined success! Click the link in the comments to join us virtually or in NYC. #FallMAScienceFair #MergersAndAcquisitions #MA #DealRoom #CorporateDevelopment #ChangeManagement
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According to a Harvard Business Review study, 90% of M&A deals fail, often not due to strategy or operations, but because of the overlooked human element. In this week's episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Sanjay Poonen of Cohesity highlights the critical role retaining key talent plays in post-integration success. Click the link to listen: https://hubs.ly/Q02N7BZZ0 #MergesAcquisitions #CEORoles #Integration #CorporateCulture #IntegrationSuccess
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Ready to take your cold outreach emails from passable to powerful? Scan our latest M&A Play, where Thomas Le, CFA, VP of Corporate Development at Ziff Davis, shares how to craft emails that open doors and build meaningful connections in M&A. Click the link in the comments to get started.
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In M&A, there's a pervasive bias against divestitures. They’re often viewed as an admission of failure, a sign that management couldn’t make the most out of the assets they were given. But this mindset misses a crucial point: the real job of management isn't just to run assets—it’s to maximize their value. Jerome Combes-Knoke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Dotmatics, points out that many companies hold onto business units that no longer align with their strategic goals simply because selling them feels like giving up. By clinging to underperforming or misaligned assets, companies risk missing out on greater opportunities for growth and value creation. It’s time to reframe how we view divestitures. They aren’t a failure—they’re a strategic tool for ensuring that every asset is in the hands of the entity best positioned to grow and develop it. Get more insights from Jerome on the benefits of portfolio rebalancing through divestitures in our full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MldJJ0 #MAScience #MergersAndAcquisitions #PortfolioRebalancing #Divestitures
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Want to take your M&A game to the next level? Join Kison Patel, Matt Arsenault, and Camilo Franco as they chat through why syncing diligence and integration is the key to a successful deal at this month's Fall M&A Science Fair. Join us virtually or in NYC on September 25th to get practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and boost your team's performance. Don’t miss out—grab your spot today! 💼✨ 🗓️ Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J7mpH0 #MergersAndAcquisitions #M&A #DealRoom #CorporateDevelopment #IntegrationSuccess
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Ready to take control of your M&A deals? There’s still time to register for Thursday's session of the Buyer-Led M&A Masterclass where we'll unlock the secrets to successful buyer-led M&A transactions. Led by industry experts Kison Patel and Amy M Weck, CIC, CSM, this session will give you practical tips to take charge of your M&A process. Click here to register: https://hubs.ly/Q02KsqFj0 #BuyerLed #Mergers
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Signing an M&A deal might seem like the final step, but for many CEOs, it's just the beginning. The real work begins with blending cultures and ironing out integration issues, which often come after the deal is closed. In today’s episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we're joined by Sanjay Poonen, CEO & President of Cohesity. He’s here to shed light on the strategies that can help navigate the complexities of post-merger integration. Ready to learn how to manage the unexpected and lead your team to success? Click the link to get started: https://hubs.ly/Q02N7BZZ0 #MergesAcquisitions #CEORoles #Integration #CorporateCulture #IntegrationSuccess
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Actively rebalancing a company's portfolio is challenging. Companies risk misalignment in their core strategy without proactive business unit evaluation and miss better growth opportunities. Using divestitures, companies can maximize shareholder value and avoid undervaluation. However, people are often against divesting because to them it means admitting that they can’t make the asset work. It can be hard to gain buy-in when rebalancing portfolios using divestitures, but Jerome Combes-Knoke, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Dotmatics, believes asking these calibrated questions in the image below can help. For more insights on portfolio balancing through divestitures, check out our full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MldJJ0 #MAScience #MergersAndAcquisitions #PortfolioRebalancing #Divestitures
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Many M&A deals fail due to a lack of alignment and interdepartmental collaboration during the due diligence phase. Karen Williams, Vice President of Corporate Development at Progress, explains that her role during due diligence involves applying an operational lens to the business. She collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify interdependencies and align workstreams, ensuring all insights are shared and integrated. Without this unified approach, critical insights and potential red flags may be overlooked, jeopardizing the strategic rationale and financial viability of the deal. Listen to this episode now and discover how to execute a balanced M&A integration: https://hubs.ly/Q02JZ_9s0 #MAScience #MergersAcquisitions #Itegration #DueDiligence