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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies 2017
With political and technological disruption rife throughout business, owners and executives are facing extreme levels of volatility. The Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies special report, published in The Times, features insights into challenges faced by business decision-makers. From the eye-watering valuations of tech unicorns to pension funds taking control with private investments, it is clear that while M&A activity is buoyant, there is also apprehension in taking the leap. In addition, you’ll find opinions on negotiation techniques, maintaining a business's ethical values through an exit, an infographic showing the biggest tech takeovers and, of course, the impact of Brexit
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A business merger marriage made in good negotiations
Three dynamics reflect the different ways in which the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business is maturing – types of deal, skill at integration and post-merger preparation
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Pension funds take more control with private investments
Rather than investing via private equity, some of the biggest pension funds are finding an advantage in going direct
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‘I liked the people so much, I bought the company’
Acquiring talent by buying a company has worked for some organisations, but may be a risky strategy
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M&A insurance takes off as firms seek safer acquisitions
Merger and acquisition insurance has become a mainstream product in recent years and claims yield insights into where the risks lie
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Deal or no deal? How to manage M&A risk and uncover value
Businesses looking to acquire a company or sell operations, and that want the deal to run smoothly, are turning to structured insurance advice to gain a strategic edge
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Global security
Mergers and acquisitions insurance is increasingly being used to facilitate and protect both buyers and sellers in complex cross-border deals
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How AI is transforming the due diligence process
The right technology to assist with contract review can make all the difference in a mergers and acquisitions deal
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Avoid the talent exodus in M&A transactions
A global trend is taking shape during mergers and acquisitions, says Adam Rosenberg, Europe M&A leader at Mercer
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Be M&A ready: don’t make managing your documents a last-minute consideration
Drive execution and opportunity at every business stage with a virtual data room
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Get the best advice to succeed
In an increasingly international world, where businesses are hunting opportunities across borders, the knowledge and expertise of an independent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) adviser will prove invaluable, says leading merchant bank Strand Hanson
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A winning strategy for selling your company
Making an intelligent exit needs careful planning and preparation with the help of an experienced adviser
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