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I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining the esteemed list of speakers to discuss the potential roadblocks and pitfalls that occur in M&A deals. Stay tuned for valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of M&A transactions. #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessStrategy #ConferenceSpeaker

Watch a short clip from the Deal Leaders International webinar, "Reality on the Table", with joint CEOs Andrew Bahlmann and Rick Grantham. For the full video, click here: https://lnkd.in/dQKUx9qE #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessInsights #BusinessGrowth

Making sound decisions is crucial in today's dynamic business landscape. Awaiting the "perfect moment" can lead to missed opportunities, especially when uncertainty persists. Now is the time to get in the trenches and gain insights into how the marketplace views your business. For more on this topic, watch this short clip from our latest webinar, "Reality on the Table" with DLI joint CEOs Andrew Bahlmann and Rick Grantham. To watch the full webinar, click on this link: https://lnkd.in/dQKUx9qE #mergersandacquisitions #businessgrowth #realityonthetable #sellsideadvisory #businessinsights

From Insight to Impact: The Critical Contribution of Deal Advisors in Private Equity Deal Making As private equity enters a new era of deal-making, deal advisors are in demand to give investors unmatched insights, introductions to new markets, and aid due diligence. Once the preserve of large-cap investors, deal advisors are now on the rise across mid-market and even growth deals. With an uptick of M&A expected in H2 of 2024, investors should zero in on their target sub-sectors and start building long-term relationships now, via an experienced and well-networked dedicated Deal Advisory and Analytics partner. Hear more on this from James Fassnidge, Managing Director, Deal Advisory & Analytics, The LCap Group. https://lnkd.in/eZicucPd #privateequity #leadership #mergersandacquisitions #investors #business

🧪🤝 Is your Life Science business considering a merger or acquisition during the coming year? Join Gallagher UK and Timothy M. Stead from the corporate practice at Squire Patton Boggs, at our webinar on 3 July to hear about what’s currently being witnessed in the M&A market and factors to consider in your own transactional planning, including: ✔️ The evolving M&A landscape, including the rise of cross-border deals, the impact of technology and #digitaltransformation, and the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance (#ESG) considerations. ✔️ How deal structures are changing how to effectively navigate these trends to maximize value and achieve successful outcomes ✔️ The key drivers and challenges in M&A transactions ✍️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYbu4KJQ #lifesciences #mergersandacquisitions

The cost of capital is high. Underperforming businesses need to brace for rapid shifts ahead. In a new feature for Turnaround Management Association's 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘭, Holly Etlin and Randall Eisenberg share what they see leading companies doing differently.  

Delay or don't delay M&A deals at the end of 2023? 🧐 60% of global CEOs do not plan to delay M&A deals into 2024, even if deal activity falls below the record levels of 2021 due to recession fears. I read an interesting quote from Brian Levy, Global Deals Industries Leader, PwC US, who said: Now is not the time to 💔 fall out of love with M&A 📈 My opinion: He is right. If you want to grow, now is the time to double down on deal preparation to make good deals. Good target selection and rigorous and deep due diligence are more important than ever to acquire companies that are worth it. 💔 Is it time to fall out of love with M&A? ************************************* Digitalize your M&A process now: https://buff.ly/3MABeE0 #mergersandacquisitions #duediligence #carveout #digitalsmart

Do Private Equity firms care where their portfolio company CEOs live?? ....well kinda We surveyed 170 private equity investors to find out what they required for star performer CEOs. It was clear: investors wants their portfolio company leaders on-site BUT they are also fine with executives living elsewhere and incurring those costs Analysis: Atta Tarki and Olivia Hanninen, PhD #privateequity #mbb #middlemarket

NEW ECGI Blog special edition, dedicated to bringing you highlights and key insights from the Eighth Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Research Centre Conference. Organised by Scott Moeller and Anh Luong Tran, and hosted by Bayes Business School in collaboration with ECGI. ‘Each article offers insights into the various elements that impact the effectiveness and outcomes of M&A strategies, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the corporate control environment.’ 📝Feauturing perspectives from: 💠Andrey Golubov, University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, Lorna Zhong, University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, Rene Stulz, The Ohio State University, Sinan Gokkaya, Ph.D., The Ohio State University and Xi Liu, Ph.D., CFA, Miami University 💠Sam Piotrowski, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), Jarrad Harford, UW Foster School of Business and Qian Yiming, University Of Conneticut 💠Charles McClure, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, John Kepler, Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Christopher Stewart, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 💠Aazam Virani, University of Arizona, Tor-Erik Bakke University of Illinois Chicago, Mathias Kronlund, Tulane University and Hamed Mahmudi University of Delaware 👉To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gZxGrgfs 👉Subscribe to our blog and join the discussion to help shape the future of corporate governance. http://eepurl.com/gZtqR1 If you have something to say, we welcome submissions (800–900-word articles) - get in touch with your ideas ✉️ blog@ecgi.org #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #BusinessResearch #IndustryInsights 

Don’t miss BCG’s 2023 M&A Report—out now. In this 20th anniversary edition, our experts take a deep dive into global dealmaking trends, provide expert regional insights, and unveil the secrets to thriving in volatile markets. Expertise is the game-changer in today's challenging environment. Discover the difference—Read our 2023 M&A Report. #BCGMAReport