M&A Science

Jim Buckley, VP of M&A Integration at VMware, discusses the importance of involving the integration team during due diligence. Topics include building an integration plan, aligning with the target company, and defining 'done' in M&A integration. The episode highlights complexities, strategies, and challenges faced in successful integration planning.

Keith Levy, Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands, discusses capital allocation strategies like venture capital vs recapitalization, minority vs majority recapitalization, and evaluating exit strategies. He shares insights on strategy vs IRR, handling projections, and the role of an operating partner in M&A. Levy also contrasts big company vs small company dynamics and advises on timing investments for success.

Gerry Williams, Partner at DLA Piper US LLP, discusses the roll up strategy in private equity, focusing on industries susceptible to this approach, challenges of execution, negotiating LOI, typical deal structures, and employing earnouts. The episode delves into the complexities, risks mitigation, and managing multiple roll up businesses in the industry.

Tyler Rodewald, VP, M&A at EIS Holdings discusses corporate diversification through M&A. Topics include diversification strategy, drivers, deal sourcing, cultural integration, measuring success, projecting revenue synergies, and using AI in M&A. Insightful advice for practitioners and handling resistance in deals.

Andrey Galiuk, VP of Corporate Development, shares insights on strategic due diligence in M&A. Topics include entering the right market, finding the right target company, and challenges in strategic diligence. Discussion on maximizing value through diligence, market consolidation, and the importance of integration planning

Learn how Woven by Toyota established a venture capital arm from the ground up. Topics include leadership in managing people, navigating cultural differences in M&A deals, and the challenges of acquisitions. Discover insights on successfully starting a VC arm and dealing with diverse decision-making cultures.

Learn how strategic alignment is crucial in M&A deals, with insights from Camilo Franco of Jamf. From relaying M&A plans to tools for alignment, this episode covers it all. Discover the impact of a steering committee, integration challenges, and technology tools for efficiency in M&A processes.

Learn about the importance of cultural due diligence in M&A transactions to avoid clashes that can lead to business failure. Discover the key factors like decision-making processes and leadership styles to look for during due diligence. Get insights on successful integration plans and collaboration between corporate and integration teams.

Learn about the importance of strategic alignment between M&A and corporate strategy from Baljit Singh, SVP at Nielsen Ventures. Topics include corporate vs M&A strategy, capital allocation, measuring business unit's success, deal structure, and taking a public company private. Discover real-life examples and how to deal with reluctant sellers in M&A.

In this podcast, Douglas Barnard shares strategies to overcome M&A challenges, including mindset preparation, negotiation tactics, trust building, valuation mastery, and obstacle identification. He discusses surprises in due diligence, using private investigator in deals, and navigating complex negotiation stages. The episode covers auction bidding strategies, honest brokerage, synergies in M&A, and expressing gratitude in deals.