A new role for HR managers in supporting the due diligence By Karen S. Hinchliffe – PricewaterhouseCoopers Giving due diligence its due Amidst the merger mania fostered by competitive pressures, industry dynamics, pursuit of synergy and a relatively benign economy, there is increasing recognition that cultural integration is an important component of merger success. All too often organizations … Read more
By Deloitte Why most mergers and acquisitions fall well short of expectations Companies undertake mergers and acquisitions to increase market share and gain competitive advantage. But, most deals fail to deliver the value everyone expects. How can companies entering mergers — especially large, complex mergers — improve their chances of success? It’s not as simple as … Read more
by Arthur D. Little
Mergers… joint ventures… strategic alliances… businesses are increasingly relying on these activities for strategic advantage. All too frequently, however, the potential benefits fail to materialize. While much attention is focused on the financial and contractual aspects of an alliance, we believe that the key to organizational partnerships lies in a different arena. […] Read more
By John L. Forbis, James A. Finnegan – Arthur D. Little For better or worse, alliance formation soared during the 1980s as corporations united for competitive advantage. While many alliances have been highly successful, others have ended bitterly, and some should never have been formed in the first place. In today’s world, it is important to understand when an … Read more
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