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Expert Views: 3 Best Practices for Tailored and Effective Integration

Integration remains one of the most talked about aspects of M&A, yet successful integration still alludes many acquirers. This can be due in part to …
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The Three Keys to Post Merger Integration

Introduction: Despite the complexity of Post-Merger Integration (PMI), the process often does not receive the attention it deserves. This neglect unfortunately can contribute to the …
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Expert Views: Improve Your Target Selection For Cleaner Deals

In our recent M&A Chat interview with David Lewis, when reflecting on his extensive experience in the worlds of finance and M&A, he notes he would tell his …
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Midaxo Rated #1 M&A Platform on G2

Midaxo is proud to announce it is currently the top M&A platform on G2 based on user reviews, outranking M&A platform competitors such as Intralinks, DealRoom, and …
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The ROI of M&A Software Solutions

Introduction: I recently participated in a M&A Leadership Council conference focused on realizing the return on investment (ROI) of M&A Software Solutions. The Council did  …
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CREO’s Key Factors for Right Sizing Your Post-Merger Integration

Introduction: The risks of not right sizing your integration span from stunted growth to missed opportunity and frustration. For instance, if you oversize your integration …
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Roll-Up Strategies & The Right M&A Software Solution

Introduction: Roll ups are predicted to be a significant part of M&A strategy in 2021. Historically, they have faced both praise and criticism from industry …
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Lessons Learned From Global Separation and Integration Programs: Best Practices with KPMG

Introduction: Before we dive into best practices and insights on global separations and integration programs, we must first set the scene. While no separation is …
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Talent Retention in M&A: 5 Best Practices

Introduction: So-called “soft skills,” those related to emotional and social intelligence, as well as leadership traits/styles, were deemed by employers to be some of the …
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A Look Back & A Look Ahead: M&A Activity in 2020 and 2021 Preview

Introduction: In March 2020, as COVID-19 crippled our lives and the economy, M&A deal volume plummeted. Due to the pandemic’s uncharted territory, most deals halted. …
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The Top M&A Software Providers of 2020

Introduction: While M&A processes have not radically changed over the last few decades, we cannot deny the sweeping rise of M&A software, which has gained …
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6 Overarching  Best Practices for Post-Merger Integration in 2021

Introduction: Research studies cited by Deloitte suggest that one of every two post-merger integration (PMI) attempts is categorized as “poor” or failing, which is quite …
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Which VDR Features Do You Need for Your M&A Process?

Why Choosing the Right VDR is Critical for Deal Success Security, collaboration, efficiency, and real-time visibility are non-negotiables when crafting an effective M&A process. Whether …
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Fight M&A Failure With The Three Building Blocks of Change Management

Introduction: M&A happens because companies believe there is an intrinsic benefit to be had from deal-making, but failure or underperformance happens time and again because …
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Introducing Midaxo VDR+ for End-to-End M&A Deal Making

Manage every aspect of your M&A deal in one secure, cloud-based environment Midaxo was designed with one goal in mind – to improve M&A efficiency …

Building Strength in M&A: The Fundamentals of M&A Pipeline Management

Managing an M&A pipeline befitting of today’s deal environment is increasingly becoming a juggling act of speed – while at the same time, requiring active …
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Are You Divestment-Ready? How to Prepare for a Divestment

Divestment Strategy Is Key to an Efficient and Successful Sale Many companies are proficient in the acquisition process – with skills and capabilities to match. …
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Closing Deals in a Virtual World

In a recent webinar with Sami Miettinen, Partner, Translink Corporate Finance, we discussed closing deals in a virtual world. Here are some key themes. It’s a Buyer’s Market Now Amid …
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M&A Due Diligence Checklists: Be Confident That You’re Asking the Right Questions

Get a comprehensive overview of how you should approach M&A due diligence and where to focus your efforts. With such high stakes, there is no …
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M&A Spring Cleaning: Completing Overdue Integrations

Uncaptured Synergies from the Past Acquisitions During the economic expansion over the past 10+ years, many of our clients embarked on an ambitious spree of …
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Running your ISMS in Midaxo

Midaxo has always taken information security seriously as we understand how crucial it is for our customers to keep their data safe. We have a …

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