Tag archives: post-integration value

Strategies for parenting start-ups, post-acquisition

By Jaray Zhao (Toronto) on January 17, 2019 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

In recent years, we have seen more acquisitions of start-ups by big corporations in the tech industry, healthcare, retail, fashion, beauty, food, and transportation. The benefits of M&A transactions in these sectors has been more widely recognized. For instance, for a start-up, partnering with a large corporation provides broader market access, deeper industry knowledge and … 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