Dealmaking is evolving from a fragmented, experience-driven process into a connected system that compounds insight, improves decisions, and sharpens competitive advantage.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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June 10, 2026
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May 21, 2026
BCG’s study of large deals shows failure isn’t random. It follows identifiable risk signals that dealmakers can use to anticipate and avoid bad outcomes.
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May 19, 2026
AI enhances the M&A technology workstream by reducing effort, improving risk visibility, and strengthening execution across integration and separation programs.
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May 12, 2026
Dealmaking is surging in power and utilities, but value creation can be uneven. Winning companies treat transactions as disciplined tools to reshape portfolios and fund growth.
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April 1, 2026
To avoid integration pitfalls, dealmakers should start planning well in advance of day one and define and accelerate revenue synergies to drive ROI.
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November 24, 2025
For chemical companies seeking growth in a challenging environment, dealmaking has become an imperative.
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September 12, 2025
In a unsettled market, private equity and corporate investors can find value in companies that either benefit from the uncertainty or are insulated from it.
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August 22, 2025
Deal activity in consumer health is rising—but turning acquisitions into lasting value demands a deep understanding of how scale works in this segment.
The index provides a monthly update on dealmakers’ willingness to engage in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures over roughly the next six months.
Post-Merger Integration
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June 12, 2025
By fundamentally challenging the existing cost structures of the acquiring and target companies, merged organizations can capture their full potential.
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April 24, 2025
Combining post-merger integration with transformation allows companies to achieve operational synergies while embedding the capabilities needed for future growth.
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November 26, 2025
Linking due diligence to integration planning and setting stretch targets upfront will equip organizations to capture the full potential of mergers.
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November 26, 2025
The steady application of practical disciplines helps organizations build momentum, overcome complexity, and deliver synergies that the market can trust.
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September 3, 2024
Leaders must win employees’ hearts and minds to maximize value when combining companies.
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July 26, 2024
How leaders can capture more value and drive post-merger integration success.
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July 15, 2024
Capturing Maximum Value During a Post-Merger Integration
The vital importance of setting ambitious targets for integration teams and moving quickly to realize value.
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Carve-out
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July 24, 2024
Companies considering a divestiture should start thinking about the separation process long before announcing their plan to sell the business.
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March 9, 2022
Acquirers need robust due diligence to inform valuations, negotiations, and operational decisions. Six imperatives guide the effort.
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June 3, 2021
By following four imperatives, companies can ensure that a breakup doesn’t break the bank.
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June 29, 2023
How Versuni Created Its Own Path
Turning Philips Domestic Appliances into a standalone company involved more than just a name change. As Versuni CEO Henk S. De Jong explains, it required a complete business and IT transformation.
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IPOs
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July 19, 2023
Though it may seem counterintuitive, today’s adverse capital market conditions are an ideal time to lay the groundwork for an initial public offering.
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January 31, 2023
The frenzy surrounding special-purpose acquisition companies has faded. But with hundreds facing a merger deadline, private companies could strike a favorable deal that takes them public.
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June 29, 2021
Issuers can benefit from onboarding a respected player to support their public offering. Success requires careful planning and well-executed negotiations.
Joint Ventures
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September 3, 2025
These partnerships have emerged as strategic instruments to unlock innovation, access new markets, and build resilience.
A remarkably high number of companies report being dissatisfied with their joint ventures. Here’s what to know before getting into one—and the pitfalls to avoid.
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February 23, 2024
If a joint venture isn’t delivering abundant value, it could be due to certain obstacles that are easy to overcome.
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January 31, 2024
How do cross-border joint ventures protect themselves as the risks of doing business overseas increase? We outline some new rules for a changing world.
Green M&A
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April 18, 2024
A recent global survey reveals that insights gained from assessing sustainability topics are crucial for preserving and enhancing the value of M&A deals.
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February 27, 2024
M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
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September 27, 2023
Acquirers must ensure that the combined entity’s environmental, social, and governance performance is more than the sum of its parts.
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August 16, 2023
Companies preparing for joint operations can elevate their ESG ambitions by establishing new targets, employing best practices, and clearly communicating their goals.
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October 20, 2022
Environmentally focused M&A activity has heated up over the past few years, intensifying competition and driving up prices.
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October 24, 2022
Many acquirers are generating short- and long-term returns from environmentally focused M&A, but others are struggling to succeed.
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