EY Center For Board Matters: As M&A Grows, So Does The Board’s Role
by Ernst & Young
Deals that bring companies together often happen at high speed, which creates the potential for missing some critical risks. Everyone in the business world knows that M&A is shorthand for mergers and acquisitions, but these days you could just as readily believe it stands for “moving ahead.” If nothing else, the numbers alone should get the attention of board members at a time when an increasingly holistic view must be taken in every stage of the transaction, including strategy, due diligence, deal approval, integration and post-integration. […] Read more