October 23, 2021M&A activity is surging as companies continue to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and find their strategic footing: Deal value was up more than 300 percent in the first half of 2021, according to some sources. But some M&A strategies create more value than others, particularly during periods of volatility. Check out these insights to uncover what really works when it comes to deal making, and look closer at key topics, including: the impact of programmatic M&A across sectors why a well-executed integration matters the importance of digital capabilities to deal value How one approach to M&A is more likely to create value than all others Post-close excellence in large-deal M&A How to find and maximize digital value in any M&A deal The power of through-cycle M&A Winning at private-equity integrations A blueprint for M&A success The one task the CFO should not delegate: Integrations How lots of small M&A deals add up to big value