Dr. Karl-Michael Popp, Senior Director, Corporate Development at SAP (FRA: SAP)
In today's digital era, the pervasive influence of technology is felt in every facet of business, and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are no different. The arrival of innovation and automation will soon make their way to the industry, streamlining processes that could bolster productivity and facilitate smoother post-merger integration.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Dr. Karl Michael Popp, Senior Director, Corporate Development at SAP, discusses in detail automation in M&A.
Things you will learn:
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Measuring Strategy during automation
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Strategic Fit Analysis
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Identifying Targets
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Quantifying culture in M&A
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Impact of new emerging technologies in M&A
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Episode Bookmarks
00:00 Intro
07:10 Measuring Strategy
10:00 Structuring Strategies
13:53 Quantifying Metadata
16:24 Breaking it down into details to complete the strategy
18:49 Strategic Fit Analysis
20:06 Identifying Targets
22:40 Cascading of Strategy
25:33 Changing the strategy
27:11 Learning from the target company
31:18 Quantifying culture in M&A
32:47 Impact of new emerging technologies in M&A
34:50 Automation in M&A
39:27 The late evolution of M&A
40:51 Craziest thing in M&A
