This collection of articles explores key issues relating to mergers and acquisitions, how they impact firm performance, and how to successfully manage post-merger integrations.
Latest articles on mergers and acquisitions
The build, borrow, buy framework: Developing new capabilities
This article explores alternative approaches to gaining access to resources – internal development (build), partnering with other firms (borrow), or acquiring another company (buy).
Paper synergies, and why supposed synergies often don’t materialize
This article explores some of the reasons for the discrepancy between expected and realized benefits when firms diversity or merge with others.
5 Sources of employee uncertainty on the announcement of a merger or acquisition
Employee uncertainty is one of the leading sources of turnover following an M&A announcement – what are the sources and how do you address these uncertainties.
Types of integration following a merger or acquisition
What are the different approaches for integrating a firm into the company following a merger or acquisition? This article considers the different approaches that firms can take to combine the firms.
5 Important lessons for managers considering an acquisition of another company
Here are five of the most important lessons for managers considering an acquisition of another firm.
The risk of cultural clashes in mergers and acquisitions
Why is there a risk of cultural clashes following a merger an acquisition? This article explores some of the key sources of cultural clashes in M&As
Exit strategy: Seeing a return on your investments
How do founders and investors see a return on their investments? Learn common approaches for seeing a return on investments.
Considering merger and acquisition compatibility
What are the factors that indicate whether a merger or acquisition target is likely to be compatible with the acquiring firm? This article examines important dimensions to consider compatibility on.
The challenges of integrating an acquisition
Integrating an acquisition is not an easy task – there are often many challenges associated with the integration process. This article explores some of the key challenges.
Mergers vs acquisitions: Comparing the differences
This article explores some of the key differences between an acquisition – where one firm buys another, and a merger – where two firms come together to combine to one.
The importance of integrating a merger or acquisition
Why is integration so important following a merger and acquisition? This article explores the role of integration in post-merger and acquisition success.
The build, borrow, buy framework: Developing new capabilities
This article explores alternative approaches to gaining access to resources – internal development (build), partnering with other firms (borrow), or acquiring another company (buy).
Paper synergies, and why supposed synergies often don’t materialize
This article explores some of the reasons for the discrepancy between expected and realized benefits when firms diversity or merge with others.
5 Sources of employee uncertainty on the announcement of a merger or acquisition
Employee uncertainty is one of the leading sources of turnover following an M&A announcement – what are the sources and how do you address these uncertainties.
Types of integration following a merger or acquisition
What are the different approaches for integrating a firm into the company following a merger or acquisition? This article considers the different approaches that firms can take to combine the firms.
5 Important lessons for managers considering an acquisition of another company
Here are five of the most important lessons for managers considering an acquisition of another firm.
The risk of cultural clashes in mergers and acquisitions
Why is there a risk of cultural clashes following a merger an acquisition? This article explores some of the key sources of cultural clashes in M&As
Exit strategy: Seeing a return on your investments
How do founders and investors see a return on their investments? Learn common approaches for seeing a return on investments.
Considering merger and acquisition compatibility
What are the factors that indicate whether a merger or acquisition target is likely to be compatible with the acquiring firm? This article examines important dimensions to consider compatibility on.
The challenges of integrating an acquisition
Integrating an acquisition is not an easy task – there are often many challenges associated with the integration process. This article explores some of the key challenges.
Mergers vs acquisitions: Comparing the differences
This article explores some of the key differences between an acquisition – where one firm buys another, and a merger – where two firms come together to combine to one.
The importance of integrating a merger or acquisition
Why is integration so important following a merger and acquisition? This article explores the role of integration in post-merger and acquisition success.