Small But Mighty: 4 Secrets of Highly Successful Small M&A Teams

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In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success doesn’t happen by accident. This is especially true for small teams, from single-person operations to groups with just a handful of Corporate Development professionals. Over the past few years, we’ve worked with many highly successful, small but mighty M&A teams. We asked these experts to … Read more

Solving the Cultural Equation in M&A Success

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Strategic goals like market expansion, cost synergies, or technological advancements often drive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). However, one critical yet frequently overlooked factor in the success of M&A deals is cultural fit. Research shows that cultural misalignment can be a significant contributor to M&A failures, leading to diminished value and unmet expectations.  Defining Cultural Fit … Read more

5 Keys to M&A Relationship Management 

Intro:  In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals are built on more than just numbers and strategies—they’re built on relationships. Effective M&A relationship management is at the heart of identifying opportunities, fostering trust, and ensuring smooth integrations post-acquisition.   But what does that look like in practice? In this post, we will explore … Read more

Unleashing Corporate Development Success: Programmatic M&A Strategies and Cloud Technology

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In the ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the key to success lies not just in strategic decision making but in the execution of those strategies. Programmatic M&A, combined with the transformative capabilities of cloud technologies, has emerged as a powerful tandem that can drive seamless, efficient, and successful deals. As the McKinsey article … Read more

Why Teams Need Living M&A Playbooks: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Corporate Development

Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. However, the journey to successful inorganic growth is often riddled with challenges, uncertainties, and complex decision-making processes. To successfully navigate this intricate landscape, teams must embrace the concept of living playbooks — dynamic, adaptable frameworks saved … Read more

The Case for an Integrated VDR in your Corporate Development Practice

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Virtual data rooms (VDRs) are an invaluable tool for companies, investors and other entities to securely store and share the vast amounts of documentation involved in mergers and acquisitions corporate development. Typically used during the due diligence stage of a deal, VDRs offer many advantages, including enabling multiple people to access data simultaneously and securely; … Read more

A New Way of Doing Corporate Development with Midaxo Cloud

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In the ever-evolving landscape of M&A and corporate development, staying ahead of the curve is essential for sustained growth and success. The traditional methods of handling corporate development — with documents scattered in multiple locations, reporting challenges, low-risk visibility and inconsistent approaches — are no longer sufficient if a company wishes to remain competitive.  In a … Read more

M&A Trends and 2024 Outlook from Industry Experts

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As we entered the last quarter of 2023, corporate development leaders, in-house counsels and private equity investors discussed a wide range of trends and issues impacting M&A at the Transaction Advisors Institute’s most recent conference. Among the topics discussed were shifting M&A strategies, artificial intelligence, antitrust dynamics, assessing and advancing M&A targets, and divestiture. Below, … Read more

Mastering Technology Due Diligence and Integrations

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During a live Q&A in September — 7 Tips and Tricks for Successful Technology Due Diligence and Integrations — Mart Lumeste, Co-Founder of Intium Tech covered the challenges and best practices for creating technology integration playbooks, managing technical teams post-acquisition, and integrating technologies post-merger. In this follow-up blog post, we’ll outline key takeaways and provide … Read more

4 Keys for Successful M&A Due Diligence

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M&A transactions can be incredibly rewarding, but they also come with significant risks. One of the most critical phases in ensuring a successful deal is due diligence. M&A due diligence is the process that allows you to dig deep into a target company’s details and evaluate whether the acquisition aligns with your strategic goals. In … Read more