In The News
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances is a not-for-profit think tank and the only globally recognized association for M&A.
Our faculty and M&A experts are frequently sought after commentators in international media. Among the renown newspapers are Financial Times, Le Monde, New York Time and Wall Street Journal, news agencies like Bloomberg, Dow Jones, and Thomson Reuters or Television as Bloomberg and CNN. Below you find a collection of our faculty and Institute “in the news”.
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07
Oct
NYU finance professor on why a tech stock bubble is not necessarily a bad thing
Featured NYU’s Damodaran on the Benefits of a Tech Stock Bubble In a recent interview in Barron’s Roundtable, Aswath Damodaran, a renowned finance professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and expert in valuation, shared his insights on market valuations, particularly concerning the current AI-driven tech stock surge. When asked about the possibility of a ... Read more
26
Sep
Cloud benefits: unlocking M&A
Featured Leveraging Cloud Solutions for M&A Success This article from Financial Worldwide highlights the increasing role of cloud technology in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a powerful tool to expedite and streamline deal processes. Christopher Kummer, founder and CEO of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA), shares his insights on the transformative benefits that cloud ... Read more
21
Sep
All-time high: M&A in emerging markets
Featured Emerging Markets Drive Historic M&A Growth In this article which was published on Financier Worldwide, it discusses the significant rise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in emerging markets over the past year, particularly in 2021. Deal value in these markets surged to $920.1 billion in the first nine months of the year, a 34% ... Read more
16
Sep
New alliances: alternatives to the M&A route
Featured Insights from David Olsson: Importance of Cultural Integration In this article published by The CFO, David Olsson, a faculty member of the Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA), explores the crucial role of culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Olsson highlights that while companies globally invest over $2 trillion annually in M&A, a ... Read more
13
Sep
Make or break: cogitating culture in M&A
Featured Cultural Integration in M&A: Key to Long-Term Success In an article published by Financier Worldwide which tackles the importance of cultural integration in M&A process, David Olsson, the Head of M&A at Navima and a faculty member of the Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA), emphasizes the critical role that corporate culture plays in successful ... Read more
12
Sep
Stock Market Marvels: Apple, Tesla, Nvidia among Aswath Damodaran’s ‘Seven Samurai’ that rescued US market in 2023
Featured 2023 Market Saviors: Apple, Tesla, Nvidia Among Damodaran’s Picks In an article published by Mint, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, a renowned expert in valuation, referred to Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla as the “Magnificent Seven.” These companies played a crucial role in driving a significant market rebound following the challenging economic environment ... Read more
11
Sep
Smooth transition: developing the ideal M&A comms plan
Featured Crafting the Perfect M&A Communication Strategy This article from Financier Worldwide highlights the significance of communication during mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, emphasizing how clear, consistent, and strategic messaging is crucial for a successful integration. It features insights from various experts including the president of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA), Christopher Kummer, who ... Read more
03
Sep
Wall Street’s ‘Dean Of Valuation’ Says Nvidia Stock Is ‘Priced To The Point Of Insanity,’ But These 2 Magnificent 7 Stocks Can Be Bought Right Now
Featured Aswath Damodaran: Skip Nvidia, Buy Apple and Tesla Instead In a recent interview, NYU finance professor Aswath Damodaran, who is commonly regarded as the “Dean of Valuation,” discussed the valuations of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks. In his interview, he noted that many of the stocks are overpriced. Damodaran specifically pointed out that Nvidia’s ... Read more
22
Aug
Catastrophic Risk: Investing And Business Implications
Featured Investing in the Face of Catastrophic Risks: Strategic Business Insights In this content piece, Professor Aswath Damodaran, a renowned finance professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and a Valuation lecturer at IMAA, shared his insights on the complexities of valuing companies in the face of catastrophic risks. Drawing from various examples, including the ... Read more
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