mergers & acquisitions

“M&A activity in Australia increased by 56.4% over 2005 and both CEO's and economic growth equity reports suggest that M&A activity will only increase in 2007/08. In the first quarter alone, Australian companies were the targets of some 470 deals by domestic and foreign acquires, making the nation the leading deal-maker in the Asia Pacific region.
(Thomson Financial, Fourth Quarter 2006, Mergers & Acquisitions Review)

With any merger, the acquirer’s sensitivity to matters of cultural integration is often what makes or breaks the deal. The best way to handle the cultural issues differs according to the basic rationale for the merger. When approaching a merger or an acquisition the first question you should ask yourself is one of practicality and will have significant influence on the strategy once the question is answered – is it an acquisition or is it a merger? If it is a merger there are going to be significant cultural integration issues to deal with that will differ from an acquisition position.

An M&A Culture Due Diligence Solution: It's not just the wedding, it's the marriage:- An insight and 'how to solution'

The merger and acquistion (M & A) boom of the last few years  shows few signs of easing up. Most acquirers have the where withal to continue making deals and paying for premiums. The implication however is clear: the executives doing the deals are bullish that they can realize synergistic value.... read more >

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