If you have ever purchased Ikea furniture, you understand the struggle of trying to assemble it. The “simple” diagrams are not easy to follow, some of the screws or nails go missing, and sometimes the piece falls apart after you finish building it. Ikea is hoping to solve this problem for future buyers with its …
Tag: M&A
M&A Update: 1H 2017 [Infographic]
Worldwide, deal activity in 1H 2017 was relatively flat when compared to 1H 2016. Deal value increased slightly by two percent and the number of deals dropped just four percent, according to Thomson Reuters data. In the US, although deal value dropped by 16 percent, the number of deals rose by 17 percent compared to …
What Every Manager Needs to Know About M&A – AMA Edgewise Podcast
Hollywood would have us believe that the bulk of M&A transactions are a ruse to split of up newly acquired firms, but the reality is most deals average $100 million in size and are not nearly as dramatic as the movies. In today’s environment, where the world is changing quickly, and customers are seeking additional …
Deere Acquires Construction Equipment Company to Combat Falling Sales
Deere plans to acquire German road construction company Wirtgen Group for $4.88 billion in order to expand its road construction operations and reduce its dependence on farm equipment. Wirtgen’s products span the entire road construction sector including milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction and rehabilitation. Deere, most famous for its John Deere tractors, is heavily reliant …
Capstone Announces Closing of Deal between Trinidad and Tobago’s Green Dot and One Caribbean Media
Capstone announced today that Green Dot, a telecommunications provider headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, has received regulatory approval to sell a 51% stake to One Caribbean Media. The acquisition allows Green Dot to continue reaching new markets and rapidly growing its subscriber base. Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that Green Dot, Ltd. (Green Dot) has …
3 Ways to Combat Rumors in Mergers and Acquisitions
From the somewhat plausible to the downright outrageous, rumors abound whenever a transaction is announced. While some rumors may be innocuous, unfortunately others may have lasting, damaging effects on your company and employee morale so it’s important to quickly put a stop to them. Here are three practical steps to kill gossip and reduce confusion. …
Why Acquisition Is Not All about Price: Amazon Acquires Souq
Many are convinced that the buyer with the most money always wins the deal. Although many acquisitions by financial acquirers and strategic buyers are driven by the desire to grow revenue and the company’s bottom line, it is possible to win an acquisition without offering the most amount of money. A successful acquisition is about …
4 Reasons to Consider “Not-for-Sale” Acquisitions
Think you can only acquire a for-sale company? Think again. Although it may seem impossible to buy a “not-for-sale” company, a company that is “not-for-sale” simply means it is not actively thinking about selling. However if the owner receives a compelling offer, they might change their mind. Here are four reasons why a not-for-sale acquisition …
