How to Plan a Merger

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  Joefclark09/22/07 Report as spam
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  M&A and Value Propositions

  This is a great article with solid and proven steps to implementing an integration of two companies. Executives and shareholders often overlook the most critical piece of any integration, the people! I have seen executives spend countless hours on the due diligence of technology, sales channels, and financials, only to fail or not see the full potential of the transaction come to realization. This is often due to the lack of time and resources allocated to analyzing the corporate cultures, management systems, incentives and pay structures, etc. Additionally, not having clarification of each firm's value proposition is also a common mistake as this element of a business tends to shape the operating structures and culture.
  
  For more information about value propositions and creating competitive advantage through merger transactions go to: www.mybilliondollarfruit-stand.blogspot.com

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  saripellas10/02/07 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  The primary motive that plays an intergral role in M&A activity is the presence of management HUBRIS (ego) because their compensation tied to how well they perform, and they go to extended means to acheive the desired results. Secondly, the management is overly confident that they are able to use synergies if combined, at the end they pay a premium for the target firm than it is worth. These factors should be disemminated within the managment's philosophy.

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  ARNOB SEN11/06/07 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  This is an excellent article. Great work has been done before writing this article. Good wishes.

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  vksanty@...12/14/07 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  A master piece taking you in the right path and written in simple terms ; thank you - santy

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  steevenraj12/14/07 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  very informative

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  mo5012/14/07 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  Hi,
  I liked the article very much. However, I think in real life most of the work is done by the financial advisor. Starting from step 3, most of the companies will hire a financial advisor to make all the heavy work. Few companies actually will have expert personnel that can be dedicated to such an area.
  
  
  Mohammed AlBenSaleh

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  bilalafsar01/10/08 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  its indeed great....can anyone help me as to what topic and area should i pursue in my research in MS....i m totally confused.....pls help....my address is :afsarbilal83@yahoo.com

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  eldabaa01/23/08 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  excellent article, thanks

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  mabohebeish09/11/09 Report as spam
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  RE: How to Plan a Merger

  It is truly a great article. If it does not help any executive manager then it helps so many students studying M&A.
  Thanks