IndieGameBusiness®

Key Principles of Successful Mergers and Acquisitions Deals with Jacques Benchetrit

Aug 3, 2024

Jacques Benchetrit, a leading expert from Agora Gaming Partners, shares his expertise on mergers and acquisitions in the gaming industry. He reveals the current trends shaping the M&A landscape and clarifies the essential steps for successful deals. Jacques emphasizes the significance of cultural compatibility, transparency in financial dealings, and effective communication. He also discusses the evaluation of unique value propositions and the importance of crafting compelling pitch decks. Real-life case studies highlight practical strategies for navigating the complexities of corporate mergers.

01:01:38

Creator website

Episode guests

Jacques Benchetrit

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Jacques Benchetrit emphasizes that strategic alignment and a compelling presentation of value are crucial for attracting potential buyers in M&A deals.

The complexity of valuing gaming companies is highlighted by the unpredictable revenue fluctuations tied to game releases and financial projections.

Effective due diligence and transparent financial documentation are essential to mitigate risks and ensure successful M&A transactions, preventing potential deal failures.

Deep dives

Jacques Bechetritt's Journey into Gaming

Jacques Bechetritt transitioned from investment banking to the gaming industry, starting his career at HSBC and later moving to Houlihan Lokey. During the COVID pandemic, he left investment banking to travel, which ultimately led him to his first position as M&A manager for Zordix, a Swedish video gaming company. His experiences in gaming proved to be more fulfilling than his previous roles, highlighting the strong relational aspects and excitement of the industry. After working with Global Top Round, he co-founded Agora Gaming Partners to focus on providing mergers and acquisitions and funding advisory services for gaming entrepreneurs.

Intro

3min

Navigating Mergers in Gaming

24min

Navigating Due Diligence Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions

6min

Understanding Value Propositions in M&A Deals

4min

Navigating Job Security and Intangible Asset Valuation in Acquisitions

5min

Mastering Pitch Decks: Feedback and Presentation

11min

Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck

9min

In this episode, we sit down with Jacques Benchetrit, a leading expert from Agora Gaming Partners, to explore the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate strategy. Jacques delves into the current trends and drivers shaping the global M&A landscape and how different industries are being impacted. He discusses the fundamental principles of successful M&A deals, highlighting the importance of strategic alignment through real-life examples.

Jacques provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the typical steps involved in executing an M&A transaction, addressing common challenges encountered during deal sourcing and valuation. He shares insights on mitigating risks and navigating key legal and regulatory challenges, emphasizing the importance of cultural compatibility and effective communication throughout the M&A process.

Jacques also covers financial modeling techniques essential for evaluating M&A opportunities and managing stakeholders from pre-deal discussions to post-merger integration. Finally, he shares valuable lessons from real-life case studies and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of M&A and ensuring successful outcomes in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising endeavors.

Social Media:

LinkedIn: Jacques Benchetrit on LinkedIn

#IndieGameBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #Fundraising #BusinessGrowth #AgoraGamingPartners #IndustryTrends #MNA #FinancialModeling #StakeholderManagement #CulturalIntegration #LegalConsiderations

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.

🤯 How amazing is this app?!

Sophie

App Store

Snipd helps me keep track of everything I resonated with from a show. I can always find my snips, listen to them again, share them. And there are so many great product updates regularly! Like the feature to chat with the episode: I can retrieve even more knowledge from an episode 🥹 I’m in love with this app 🤍

Game Changer

Gpeeps78

App Store

I cannot recommend this app enough. It belongs in my top three AI apps. It’s that good!

IndieGameBusiness®

Key Principles of Successful Mergers and Acquisitions Deals with Jacques Benchetrit

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jacques Bechetritt's Journey into Gaming

Understanding M&A Transactions

Valuation Challenges in Gaming

Timing the Sale of a Company

Common Risks and Mitigation in M&A

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts