Mar 29, 2016
Last year was one for the M&A record books, and while M&A may not continue at this record pace, the trend seems far from abating. Many companies intend to continue coupling in 2016 for numerous strategic reasons, including expanding in existing markets and scaling for efficiencies. This type of heated pace can produce mistakes, such as deals that don't achieve the anticipated benefits or fit strategically with the acquirer. Moreover, premiums acquirers agree to pay over the target's pre-bid share price tend to escalate as competition intensifies. Learn common mistakes that can happen in merger waves and ways companies can potentially avoid them by becoming advantaged acquirers.
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Ben DiPietro
Nicholas Elliott
Gregory J. Millman
Samuel Rubenfeld
Stephen DockeryRisk & Compliance provides news and commentary to corporate executives and others who need to understand, monitor and control the many risks that can tarnish brands, distract management and harm investors. Its content spans governance, risk and compliance and includes analysis of the significance of laws and regulations, the risks inherent in global expansion and the protective moves taken by companies.
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