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Prepared to Pounce: Why CEOs Should Always Be Ready for M&A
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Prepared to Pounce: Why CEOs Should Always Be Ready for M&A

The So What from BCG · Boston Consulting Group BCG

November 20, 202420m 59s

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Show Notes

More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value. 

  

Learn More: 

Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp 

M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j 

BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y 

CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT 



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