M&A Insights
Survey
The seven habits of programmatic acquirers
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Our latest research shows that programmatic acquirers continue to create value from this approach to M&A and identifies the capabilities and practices these companies use to deliver their M&A strategies.
Article
Signs of optimism in the M&A market
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After a rough first quarter, will skies brighten for global deal activity?
Interview
Making programmatic M&A work: An interview with Empower CEO Ed Murphy
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In less than a decade, Empower has grown into the second-largest US retirement services company. Ed Murphy, the company’s...
Article
Driving growth in consumer goods through programmatic M&A
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Companies that take a programmatic approach to M&A deals outperform their peers, but this strategy requires differentiated...
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Using M&A to transform procurement
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A merger creates an opportunity to reinvent the procurement function, turning it into an innovation engine and strategic partner...
M&A Strategy & Due Diligence
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The flip side of large M&A deals
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Research shows there is a 50-50 chance that companies pursuing large M&A deals will outperform industry peers. Here are the...
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Global M&A market slows in 2022 first half—but shows signs of strength
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Americas are most active while technology/media/telecom dominates other sectors.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
How one approach to M&A is more likely to create value than all others
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Two decades of research show that, while large deals still have their place, programmatic M&A strategies continue to create...
Podcast
Agile business portfolio management
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Companies that regularly refresh their portfolios tend to outperform, but deciding when and how to divest a business may be the...
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The power of through-cycle M&A
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How companies can use deal making to accelerate strategic shifts during the COVID-19 crisis.
Integration
Interview
In conversation: Four keys to merger integration success
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M&A experts share the integration practices that set the most successful large deals apart.
Article
Post-close excellence in large-deal M&A
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The most successful large-deal transactions follow four key practices during integration execution.
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Eight basic beliefs about capturing value in a merger
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To maximize deal value in a merger, focus on critical principles.
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Organizational culture in mergers: Addressing the unseen forces
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Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration. This requires a comprehensive approach....
Separations & IPOs
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Divesting with agility
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Research shows that active, efficient reallocation of resources creates better returns for companies than simply standing pat...
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Through a different lens: A McKinsey perspective on separations
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To succeed, companies need to view divestitures in a way that goes beyond the traditional M&A approaches.
Podcast
Active portfolio management: Interview with Andy West
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Senior partner Andy West discusses the latest trends in M&A in light of several recent high-profile divestitures.
Article
Going, going, gone: A quicker way to divest assets
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Speedy separations create more value than those that lumber along, our research finds. Preparation is the key.
Joint Ventures & Alliances
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Checking the health of your business partnerships
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Frequent, systematic assessments of joint ventures and alliances can reveal hidden problems and opportunities to create more...
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Improving the management of complex business partnerships
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Adhering to four key principles can help companies increase the odds that their collaborations will create more value over their...
Article
Negotiating a better joint venture
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As important as it is to secure the right terms for a shared enterprise, it is just as critical to form a sustainable relationship....
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Avoiding blind spots in your next joint venture
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Even joint ventures developed using familiar best practices can fail without cross-process discipline in planning and implementation....
Learning & Capability Building
Survey
Practice makes perfect: What sets programmatic acquirers apart
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While there is no shortcut to outperformance in deal making, a new survey finds that expert acquirers take a different approach...
Article
Organizational culture in mergers: Addressing the unseen forces
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Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration. This requires a comprehensive approach....
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Equipping leaders for merger integration success
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Leadership capability building is crucial during mergers. Tailoring a program for three cohorts of integration leaders can make...
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
The four building blocks of change
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Four key actions influence employee mind-sets and behavior. Here’s why they matter.