Our Latest Thinking on M&A, Transactions, and PMI

A BCG study finds that timelines for deal closure have lengthened, especially for larger transactions.

Dealmakers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty, concerns about inflation and monetary policy, and regulatory and geopolitical headwinds.

A number of success factors have withstood the test of time, proving to be as significant in our updated analyses as when we first identified them.

Downturn deals outperform. Is your company prepared to seize the moment?

Leaders must win employees’ hearts and minds to maximize value when combining companies.

The vital importance of setting ambitious targets for integration teams and moving quickly to realize value.

How leaders can capture more value and drive post-merger integration success.

Technology is increasingly vital in facilitating the post-merger integration process, accelerating business synergies, and realizing the transaction’s broader ambitions.

Only about half of companies that undergo organization design during a post-merger integration say it was successful. Leaders can flip those odds by focusing on five imperatives.

A survey of dealmakers shows that technology companies can maximize the value from M&A by aligning their predeal strategy with their postdeal priorities.

Companies considering a divestiture should start thinking about the separation process long before announcing their plan to sell the business.

Acquirers need robust due diligence to inform valuations, negotiations, and operational decisions. Six imperatives guide the effort.

By following four imperatives, companies can ensure that a breakup doesn’t break the bank.

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.

Though it may seem counterintuitive, today’s adverse capital market conditions are an ideal time to lay the groundwork for an initial public offering.

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.

Issuers can benefit from onboarding a respected player to support their public offering. Success requires careful planning and well-executed negotiations.

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.

If a joint venture isn’t delivering abundant value, it could be due to certain obstacles that are easy to overcome.

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.

A recent global survey reveals that insights gained from assessing sustainability topics are crucial for preserving and enhancing the value of M&A deals.

M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.

Acquirers must ensure that the combined entity’s environmental, social, and governance performance is more than the sum of its parts.

Companies preparing for joint operations can elevate their ESG ambitions by establishing new targets, employing best practices, and clearly communicating their goals.

Environmentally focused M&A activity has heated up over the past few years, intensifying competition and driving up prices.

Many acquirers are generating short- and long-term returns from environmentally focused M&A, but others are struggling to succeed.