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Why some tech M&As fail to deliver value

By Jaray Zhao (Toronto) on January 4, 2018 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

In a recent blog post, we explored the reasons why a sizable number of M&A deals fail to complete every year. As discussed in that post, the closing of an M&A deal does not necessarily announce the success of a transaction. In fact, as high as 60% of M&A deals fail to deliver value even after a … Continue reading

The perfect union: maximizing post-integration value

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 16, 2017 Posted in M&A

As we have discussed in previous posts, the post-closing phase of an M&A deal can be a difficult one, with 30% of integration deals not achieving their revenue goals. Competing organizational structures, technology, and cultures between the integrating companies often decrease revenue and productivity. Our experience suggests that the following are helpful tips to facilitate … Continue reading