Applying 'Shift Left' Principles to M&A Integrations
Not all deals are created equal, but most share a common goal: the pursuit of value creation through synergies
Achieving Common Goals for Successful Cultural Integration
Drawing on age-old wisdom, the practice of human capital assessment in M&A is still on a journey to full bloom…
What a 1950s Summer camp can teach us about M&A Success
It’s 1954. Robbers Cave State Park, Oklahoma. Muzafer Sherif conducted an experiment that still remains one of the most cited studies in social psychology.
Mars-Hotel Chocolat: The Great Talent Retention Example
Mars Confectionery's acquisition of Hotel Chocolat highlights the need for talent retention to safeguard the investment's bottom line
The Illusion of Equality in Corporate Alliances, and more
Often, acquiring organizations find themselves susceptible to the 'talk merger and act acquisition' syndrome… learn more.
Two wings, One Sky: How Indian Airlines redefined Indian Skies
Under one sky and within the same industry… and yet the Air India-Indian Airlines merger navigated through a turbulent cultural crosswind.
The Restructuring Journey of Toys “R” Us
Whether it was for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a belated birthday present, who doesn’t have a memory of Toys "R" Us?
A Golden Merger in a Golden State…
A Golden Merger in a Golden State… How Wells Fargo and Crocker National Bank Reshaped California's Banking Scene
The perfect Christmas Gift talks about Culture
This book is essential for executives and M&A experts aiming to bypass past failures and achieve lasting success post-COVID-19.
Broadcom’s VMware Deal in the Shadow of staff cuts
The tech world is witnessing a significant shift as VMware now stands at the precipice of a looming storm that could reshape its future and redefine its corporate landscape.
The Blending and Bending of Amazon and Whole Foods
Everyone knows Amazon, an e-commerce and cloud computing giant, and Whole Foods, the first US-certified organic national grocer.
Sun Tzu in the Boardroom: Corporate Culture Assessments
Whether in the boardroom or on the field, the greatest victories are won through strategic foresight and unity, not conflict.
AI-powered solutions to supercharge M&A strategy
Over the past few years, US-based top grocers have shifted their growth strategy from opening or acquiring new stores to focusing on investing in new tech assets…
The successful marriage of Disney and Pixar in 2006
For M&As scenarios to be successful, both the target and the parent company need to adapt to avoid culture clashes that ultimately can lead to key people leaving.
More legal concerns in the years to come
AI industry keeps attracting more and more investors but is also witnessing growing scrutiny from regulators around the globe…
BUDWEISER - Hostile Takeover Case Study
In the world of American beer, Budweiser's iconic red label conceals a captivating tale – a narrative woven with mega deals, courtroom showdowns, audacious unsolicited bids, high-stakes proxy battles, and a family feud that turned brewing into a battleground.