Why M&A Deals Fail: The Diligence Dilemma and Improved Decision-Making Strategies
Why do so many M&A deals fail despite extensive and costly due diligence? The answer lies in diligence strategy, says CLA’s Craig Arends.
Due Diligence
A Hidden Valuation Gap
Breaking down six key aspects of every business critical to achieving an accurate valuation
Key Considerations in Healthcare Technology M&A
As some healthcare investors pivot towards healthcare tech, certain sector-specific issues must be addressed
Building Better Businesses Through a Scalable Add-on Capability
Platte River details its framework for add-on success
Why Business Services Create a Unique Wrinkle in Conventional M&A Patterns
Business services targets can be a less predictable source of portfolio growth than the sector’s history of steady income would suggest, warns Evolved, LLC's Matthew John McNally, a member of ACG New York
Pre-M&A Due Diligence Leads to Smoother Processes, Fewer Expenses and Lower Balances in Escrow
When a company targeted for acquisition identifies and addresses potential snags, M&As proceed smoothly—and the risk of escrow accounts being tapped for unnecessary fees is greatly reduced
AI Bears Doubt Its Promise to Deliver
Proponents say artificial intelligence will revolutionize many industries, including M&A—but skeptics say this AI revolution may not materialize
Demystifying Percentage of Completion Accounting for Investors of Project-Based Businesses
Armed with proper due diligence, investors can gain confidence in companies with percentage of completion financials
Insuring the M&A Deals of the Future
The insurance industry is responding to the new normal of dealmaking, as panelists at ACG Los Angeles’ recent Transactions Solutions Symposium revealed
The M&A Partners Working Behind the Scenes
While business development professionals and investment bankers are at the forefront of dealmaking, M&A partners are working behind the curtain to narrow down targets, prepare companies for sale and effectively complete due diligence
