Inside the Strategy Room

206. Are you ready for a surge in M&A?

May 23, 2024

Senior partners discuss M&A trends like shift to growth, private equity impact, regulatory hurdles, 'transact to transform' concept, and the rise of alliances in the global landscape.

46:02

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Jake Henry

Mieke Van Oostende

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Quick takeaways

Shift in deal rationales from consolidation to growth and capability building.

Emphasis on integration planning for successful value creation and sustained performance post-separation.

Deep dives

Evolution of Deal Rationales

The focus of deal rationales in recent years has shifted from consolidation within the same market or product to growth and capability building. While consolidation remains significant, about 50 to 60% of deal rationales now involve acquiring new capabilities or entering new markets to drive growth and revenue.

Exploring Trends in Cross-Border Deals and M&A Capabilities

02:05

Integration Archetypes in Mergers and Acquisitions

01:26

Shifting Deal Rationales towards Growth and Capability Building in M&A

02:29

Analyzing Successful Approaches in M&A Strategies

03:24

Introduction

2min

Navigating the European M&A Landscape

4min

Insights into the Current State of Private Equity and Investment Activity

2min

Navigating Regulatory Hurdles in M&A Deals

17min

The Analogy of Dishwasher and Kitchen in M&A Strategy

2min

Evolution of Deal Rationales for Growth and Capability Building

4min

Trends and Strategies in M&A Across Geographies

13min

Exploring the Impact of Delay in Asset Sales on M&A Activities

2min

Today’s discussion covers several topics from our recent report on top M&A trends. We’re joined by senior partners Jake Henry and Mieke Van Oostende, who co-lead our M&A work globally, and senior partners Michael Birshan and Andy West, who co-lead our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice.

We discuss the changing landscape of M&A, the shift from consolidation to growth and capability building, the importance of integration planning, the role of private equity, and the impact of regulatory review cycles. We also touch upon the concept of 'transact to transform' and the increasing trend of alliances and joint ventures.

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Inside the Strategy Room

206. Are you ready for a surge in M&A?

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Evolution of Deal Rationales

Renewed Market Optimism

Importance of Integration Planning

Separation Strategies and Portfolio Simplification

Exploring Trends in Cross-Border Deals and M&A Capabilities

Integration Archetypes in Mergers and Acquisitions

Shifting Deal Rationales towards Growth and Capability Building in M&A

Analyzing Successful Approaches in M&A Strategies

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts