M&A Insights

PE funds increasingly invest in add-on deals to grow faster and perform better, but how they go about executing such deals has changed.

The global head of HR for Johnson & Johnson MedTech explains why HR’s presence is critical in all phases of dealmaking.

Will 2024 launch a bright new era for M&A? Anticipating what could be an inflection point, many dealmakers are preparing for a surge—and new market requirements—in the year ahead.

An approach to M&A integrations that looks beyond combinatorial synergies can be the starting point for broader transformation.

Research shows there is a 50-50 chance that companies pursuing large M&A deals will outperform industry peers. Here are the...

Americas are most active while technology/media/telecom dominates other sectors.

Two decades of research show that, while large deals still have their place, programmatic M&A strategies continue to create...

Companies that regularly refresh their portfolios tend to outperform, but deciding when and how to divest a business may be the...

How companies can use deal making to accelerate strategic shifts during the COVID-19 crisis.

M&A experts share the integration practices that set the most successful large deals apart.

The most successful large-deal transactions follow four key practices during integration execution.

To maximize deal value in a merger, focus on critical principles.

Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration. This requires a comprehensive approach....

Research shows that active, efficient reallocation of resources creates better returns for companies than simply standing pat...

To succeed, companies need to view divestitures in a way that goes beyond the traditional M&A approaches.

Senior partner Andy West discusses the latest trends in M&A in light of several recent high-profile divestitures.

Speedy separations create more value than those that lumber along, our research finds. Preparation is the key.

Frequent, systematic assessments of joint ventures and alliances can reveal hidden problems and opportunities to create more...

Adhering to four key principles can help companies increase the odds that their collaborations will create more value over their...

As important as it is to secure the right terms for a shared enterprise, it is just as critical to form a sustainable relationship....

Even joint ventures developed using familiar best practices can fail without cross-process discipline in planning and implementation....

While there is no shortcut to outperformance in deal making, a new survey finds that expert acquirers take a different approach...

Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration. This requires a comprehensive approach....

Leadership capability building is crucial during mergers. Tailoring a program for three cohorts of integration leaders can make...

Four key actions influence employee mind-sets and behavior. Here’s why they matter.