Full article with thanks to: forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/05/27/mergers–acquisitions-the-secrets-to-success/?sh=2da3cf6456bd Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are all the buzz right now with the likes of Amazon and Google making headlines for their big business deals. In 2021, global M&A volumes reached $5.9 trillion—a record high with a 64% increase from 2020. Technology, financials, industrials and energy and power accounted for the bulk of those deals. But, …
Top Five Tips for Successful Mergers & Acquisitions
Full article with thanks to: forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/13/top-five-tips-for-successful-mergers-and-acquisitions As the CEO of Revolution Capital, I’ve negotiated several mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over the years — including five in the past two years — and along the way, I’ve learned a lot. While each M&A is individually unique and should be managed as such, there are some key things that are consistent across …
Are You A Manager Looking For Ways To Level The Gender Playing Field?
Full article with thanks to: forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2022/03/31/ma-in-2022-is-still-deeply-male-how-to-level-the-playing-field-for-women For years, I second-guessed myself. I had everything it took to be successful in mergers and acquisitions (M&A): knowledge, skill, competence, passion, and motivation. Yet one thing set me apart from my peers: I was a woman. I would enter a boardroom and immediately feel singled out. People didn’t listen to me the same …