Where legacy meets leadership: how Columbia Forest Products powers growth through purposeful M&A 

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A legacy of integrity, a future built on values  Thoughtful leadership. Sustainability at the core. Exceptional products. Unshakable integrity. A true sense of family. These aren’t just words at Columbia Forest Products—they’re the foundation of how the company operates, innovates, and grows. As the largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer and hardwood plywood in North America, Columbia’s … Read more

Six Key Factors to Consider When Choosing M&A Software 

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Choosing the right M&A software can make or break the success of your corporate development strategy. But with the M&A software landscape still relatively new—and evolving fast—it’s easy to feel uncertain about what questions to ask or which features really matter.  We spoke with several of our customers to understand what criteria truly made the … Read more

Embracing Technology in M&A–It’s Time for a Shift

Series: M&A Software Solutions – Delivering the Value Part 1 of 6: The Call for Change  Inorganic growth remains a key driver to business success. However, as its importance increases, so too do the challenges of delivering value. Private Equity reach in M&A continues to expand, and the connected marketplace is making the world smaller. … Read more

From Chaos to Clarity: How CareAbout Health Drives Faster, More Secure Deals with Midaxo 

CareAbout Health uses Midaxo M&A software to drive more deals, securely.

Inorganic growth has played a key role in CareAbout Health’s rapid expansion, helping the company deliver tailored, value-based healthcare to over a million patients. To support this strategy, CareAbout relies on complex M&A transactions involving multiple stakeholders and highly sensitive, HIPAA-protected data.  But in the last few years, as the volume and complexity of deals … Read more

M&A Process Excellence is the Path to Success 

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Why M&A Processes Are Often Suboptimal  Inorganic growth is a powerful driver of business success. Its influence is only increasing—yet so are the challenges. With the growing reach of Private Equity, a more connected global marketplace, greater access to data and intelligence, and the introduction of emerging technologies like AI, the M&A landscape is more … 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

Streamlining Your M&A Pipeline with Midaxo Deal Scoring

Managing a large pipeline of potential deals can be a daunting task. Deal teams often struggle to prioritize targets effectively and stay focused on the highest value opportunities. However, by leveraging first- and third-party data with Midaxo Deal Scoring, dealmakers can more efficiently focus their pipeline management, prioritize targets based on their deal thesis, and … Read more

Learn How to Improve Your M&A Pipeline: Insights and Best Practices

Optimizing your M&A pipeline process to source the best targets can be a daunting task, especially if you lack the latest tools and strategies. We’re excited to shed some light on the topic in our upcoming webinar: “How to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline,” featuring Charles Cautley (CPO) and Vilius Audinis, PhD (Head of Product … Read more

5 Things to Consider When Evaluating Cybersecurity in M&A Vendors

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With increased cyber threats, cybersecurity due diligence in M&A transactions is a must for companies, protecting them from reputational and financial risks.  Cybersecurity due diligence can be simplified by using a dedicated M&A platform. This will help you manage your deal pipeline, disinvestments, post-merger integration process, consulting, legal operation etc. Vendors that adopt such deal-management … Read more