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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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why It Might be Time to Rationalize Your Real Estate Footprint
Serviced offices are no longer the preserve of start-ups. Personal banking can be managed via a smartphone from the beach. The weekly grocery shop – …
Better M&A Culture: End-To-End Accountability & Breaking the Silos
Silo mentality occurs when individuals/teams/departments do not coordinate their activities with other parts of an organization. With this mindset, it can be hard for individuals/teams/departments …
Incorporating Synergy Planning into the M&A Due Diligence Process
Note: There is a link to the live Synergy Planner at the end of this page. M&A due diligence has traditionally focused on skimming through countless …
Moving Beyond VDRs: 7 Advantages
Traditional due diligence – which relies heavily on static questionnaires, with an expanse of disconnected documents hosted in a separate virtual data room (VDR) – …
7 Reasons to Adopt Automated Reporting and Best Practice Templates
Traditional M&A reporting – on your pipeline, on the progress of acquisitions, or on the status of integrations – is typically tedious and time-consuming. The …
10 Steps to a More Successful M&A Due Diligence Process
The M&A due diligence process has (thankfully) moved well beyond physical data rooms and floor to ceiling stacks of folders. The new normal for an …
Six Considerations When Choosing an M&A Software Solution
The M&A software market is relatively new to the B2B technology landscape. Consequently, it can be difficult to have a firm grasp on the questions …
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