Archive for July 2020
Are you planning an acquisition this year?
DEFINE YOUR INTEGRATION PHILOSOPHY NOW TO MAXIMIZE POST M&A PERFORMANCE. “Running a football franchise is not unlike running any other business. You start first with a structural format and basic philosophy and then find the people who can implement it.” – Bill Walsh, legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers As I watched the…
Read MoreBeyond the Deal | The General Counsel’s Role(s) in M&A Integration
The ink on the deal may be dry and outside counsel may be celebrating with steak and champagne, but for the General Counsel and team, the integration work has just begun. The notion that a lawyers’ work ends at the close of the deal is a common misconception in the legal and business communities; however,…
Read MoreChoosing an Integration Leader?
Choosing an Integration Leader? Here’s advice from past M&A Execs. When your company is about to embark on a major merger or acquisition effort, one of the first moves you make will be the assignment of an executive to oversee and drive the integration process. It’s a critical, lynch-pin role and the success or failure…
Read More4 Key Management Moves in Nearshore Mergers and Acquisitions
Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship? If so, you are likely familiar with the challenges that can arise. Similarly, when a company decides to leverage nearshoring in their operation, executives need to be prepared to think differently about what it will take to successfully lead the expanded operation. Typically, “nearshoring” refers to the…
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