Author: M&A Today

M&A professional with over a decade working in as an investment banker, I'm frequently seeing that what we do is often seen as some obscure science by many clients. Based on this assumption, I decided to start this website as a resource about the M&A world available to all so that those who wish to learn more about Mergers & Acquisitions can do so.
Who are the Other People in OPM When Global Debt Grows Faster Than the Global Economy?

Who are the Other People in OPM When Global Debt Grows Faster Than the Global Economy?

July 9, 2019 by M&A Today

Other People’s Money – OPM – is a crucial component for improved performance. Using debt to acquire productive assets allows for higher returns on your invested capital. The logic is sound and the returns on invested capital are, indeed, attractive. Similarly, publicly-traded…

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When You Think You’ve Hit a Wall

When You Think You’ve Hit a Wall

June 4, 2018 by M&A Today

We’ve discussed “Deal Fatigue” earlier and explained how it accumulates over the courses of an M&A process as a result of the complexity of these transactions. Time is passing by, what do we have to show for it? Time flies when you’re…

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On Diversification and Family Businesses

On Diversification and Family Businesses

February 13, 2018 by M&A Today

Generating and accumulating wealth is a difficult task. It generally requires the right combination of efforts, risks and time. Preserving this wealth is a whole other set of challenges, especially for entrepreneurs who have been focused on successfully growing and managing their businesses…

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Are All Companies Sellable?

Are All Companies Sellable?

May 30, 2016 by M&A Today

As financial advisor, I have met with numerous business owners over the past decade, sometimes on the sell-side, others on the buy-side or even pitching our services to them. Some companies just project success in everything they do. A good business model, a solid brand, numerous…

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Navigating (Deal-Related) Uncertainty

Navigating (Deal-Related) Uncertainty

April 25, 2016 by M&A Today

Mergers & Acquisitions processes typically span across many months and require lots of attention to come through successfully. Looking at it from a sell-side perspective, from the decision to open the capital to external investors (or sell) to the closing of a…

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