Earlier this month, the Association for Corporate Growth hosted a webinar on “Identifying and Achieving Transaction Synergies and Impacts on the Acquisition Price.” One of the takeaways was the gulf between financial and strategic leaders: “We often see a disconnect between the financial modelers of synergies and the strategic & operational planners, particularly in large …
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Due Diligence: More than Just a Checklist
What comes to mind when you think of “due diligence”? Most people picture an army of lawyers and accountants who pore through financials and company records after the letter of intent is signed. Once they uncover the significant risks, the deal is renegotiated based on their findings. But due diligence is more than just a …
Five Common Mistakes Made During an Acquisition (And How You Can Avoid Them)
About 77% of company acquisitions fail. Don’t let that number scare you off from an acquisition. Based on my observations as an M&A consultant, I’ve found most acquisitions fail due to widespread misunderstandings of the process. Head over to the ACG National Capital Blog to read my list of some of the most common mistakes …
Making First Contact with an Owner
Making first contact with an owner and important step in the acquisition process. It is your opportunity to get your foot in the door and start a positive relationship that could lead to acquisition. So, how do you go about contacting owners? In my post for the ACG National Capital Blog I outline how to initiate …
Quality Research: A Key to Successful Acquisitions
Quality research is an important part of the acquisition process. Thorough research allows you to fully understand the market and prospects for acquisition. In the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) blog, I explain how to effectively conduct primary and secondary research, including who to contact and how to overcome challenges you may encounter during your …
