The M&A Failure Trap: Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail and How the Few Succeed
Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail and How the Few Succeed
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This book delves into the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, analyzing why most deals fail and how a select few succeed.
The authors use a large dataset of 40,000 acquisitions to identify key factors influencing success or failure.
They highlight the role of CEO overconfidence, flawed incentives, and inadequate due diligence.
The book offers a practical scorecard to assess the likelihood of success before a deal is finalized.
Ultimately, it advocates for a more cautious and data-driven approach to M&A.
The authors use a large dataset of 40,000 acquisitions to identify key factors influencing success or failure.
They highlight the role of CEO overconfidence, flawed incentives, and inadequate due diligence.
The book offers a practical scorecard to assess the likelihood of success before a deal is finalized.
Ultimately, it advocates for a more cautious and data-driven approach to M&A.
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