Jake Lin, Head of Corporate Development at Xendit
Navigating cross border M&A is one of the most challenging tasks for deal makers. There are a lot of intricacies involved that are unique to each country, and must be handled delicately.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Jake Lin, Head of Corporate Development at Xendit, shares his best practices when executing cross border M&A, particularly in South East Asia.
Things you will learn:
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Biggest challenge in Cross Border M&A
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Language barrier during Cross border M&A
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Managing Cultural Differences during negotiations
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Cross border M&A best practices
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Integration approach to cross border M&A
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Episode Bookmarks
00:00 Intro
05:44 Biggest challenge in Cross Border M&A
08:18 Cross Border M&A without Bankers
09:04 Working with Local Bankers
09:55 Language barrier during Cross border M&A
12:05 Managing Cultural Differences during negotiations
16:01 Managing the Speed of Cross border M&A
17:20 Cultural Differences almost killing the deal
18:48 Countries easiest to work with
21:06 Cross border M&A best practices
22:32 Strategic tips when dealing with Cross border M&A
23:49 Integration approach to cross border M&A
25:37 Negotiating Payment terms
28:59 Computation for stock payments
30:06 Advice for first-timers
30:29 Craziest thing in M&A
