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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity over the last 10 years has run at unprecedented levels. Moreover, M&As are a key element of many firms' strategies to maximize value and create sustainable competitive advantage.
Yet many acquisitions fail. Studies have shown that mergers have failure rates of more than 50 percent. One recent study found that 83 percent of all mergers fail to create value and half actually destroy value.
Acquisitions are complex and difficult to execute and manage successfully. These consulting programs offers strategies designed to improve your odds for success.