Gone are the days of carefully weighing every possible merger option. With share prices at or near record lows in many sectors, more and more businesses are suddenly exposed to unwanted overtures—and many now see an array of acquisition opportunities themselves. In this environment, fortune favors the fast, not just the bold. Business leaders must now “speed think” through the consequences of a deal, without the luxury of time for a long period of due diligence that until recently seemed mandatory. In whirlwind times like these, it pays to have partners who’ve been through it all before. Whether you’re an acquirer or a likely target, you need someone whose big-picture view and rapid response quickly enable you to gauge the risks of the deal to factors such as your corporate brand, financial structure, integration and employee buy in. Accenture has been pivotal to the success of at least 400 M&A deals worldwide, sleeves rolled up alongside our clients all the way through post-merger integration. Our High Performance Business research strengthens our insights into what makes for fast, low-risk and highly successful mergers or acquisitions. And it helps us to help you keep your eye on the real goal: increasing value for your shareholders over the long term. Research & Insights
Accenture offers unique insights, drawn from pioneering research and client experiences that help senior executives develop and implement strategies that quickly improve business performance. Achieving value faster Accenture Mergers & Acquisitions / Merger Integration Services
Exploiting every source of value in your merger or acquisition is no easy task. It requires innovative, comprehensive services supported by proprietary tools, execution-driven playbooks and proven approaches.  Being Bold through Effective Mergers and Acquisitions
High-performance businesses can open up the greatest gap between themselves and their competitors during turbulent times. And in this period of unprecedented change, effective mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can provide the opportunity to create sustainable competitive advantage for those companies with the vision and courage to pursue them. View, download or subscribe to our video and audio podcast series now. In addition, download and read the full research report to learn more.
Building an In-house Merger and Acquisitions Capability to Enable Growth and High Performance
Accenture’s recommendations help businesses to build an in-house merger and acquisitions capability that can enable growth and high performance. Forrester Research Report: Accenture Provides Truly Integrated M&A Services, Backed By Strong Industry Expertise
The first document in the “M&A Services SWOT 2009” series from Forrester Research details current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of Accenture’s M&A services. Funding Growth through Divestitures & Carve-outs
The combination of a drop in confidence, falling asset values and increased competition for buyers would indicate that divestiture is a risky move right now. Accenture research on the previous recession, however, reveals that companies that proactively identified and capitalized on opportunities to restructure their portfolios emerged in the strongest positions. Listen to this podcast. Mastering the Art of Value Capture in Merger Integration
In this podcast, Andy Tinlin, global lead for Mergers & Acquisitions, Accenture Strategy, identifies the key challenges associated with post-merger integration, as well as the inherent risks and strategies for mitigating them. He also examines the current environment’s influence on PMI labor savings, procurement optimization, customer and talent retention and the attainment of competitive advantage.  Mastering the Art of Value Capture Webinar On-demand
Special guests Rusty Rainey, formerly Head, Corporate Merger Office, JPMorgan Chase and Integration Director, Bank of America, and Alan Roux, Executive Director, Corporate Private Equity, The Blackstone Group, join Accenture’s Art Bert and Kristin Ficery in providing viewers with personal insights and practical steps to accelerate value capture through an effective post-merger integration.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Cross-Border M&A: Handle with Care
Transnational deals now account for almost half of all M&A activity. But these transactions are not for the faint of heart and should be approached with particular care. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in a Downturn
As the global economy enters a significant downturn, companies with strong balance sheets are positioned to take advantage of the opportunities the current conditions create. Merger Integration: It's Never Too Late to Generate Value
Accenture can help companies finalize delayed merger integrations to capture synergies and position themselves for high performance. Putting Customers at the Heart of the Retail Merger
The customer should be central to M&A strategies in retail—Accenture leverages its research and experience to provide a framework. Pre-Deal Mergers and Acquisitions
Accenture research shows that high-performing companies are those that constantly renew their portfolio of businesses. In this podcast, Andy Tinlin, global lead for Mergers & Acquisitions, Accenture Strategy, discusses how the economic downturn is affecting pre-deal M&A activity. He also identifies high-potential opportunities, industries and company types, and looks at the economy’s influence on M&A timetables. Restructuring Business Portfolios for Growth Webinar On-demand
Special guests Rusty Rainey, a leading M&A thought leader; Henry Gibbon, editor-in-chief of Acquisitions Monthly; and Derek Harding, director of group strategy and investor relations at Wolseley, join Accenture’s Andy Tinlin and Marcus Rimner to discuss the critical success factors for refocusing business portfolios in the current environment. Seven Catalysts for Merger Integration Success
Based on its own research, Accenture has identified seven catalysts for merger integration success. Seven Delusions Executives Experience During a Merger
On the road to high performance, companies should be aware of the “rushing” to achieve synergy and value creation during a merger. Strategies for the Downturn
High-performance businesses must develop new strategies to outperform their peers against the backdrop of the current economic downturn. The Changing Roles of Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Not long ago, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds were hailed as the new masters of the world economy. Nowadays, things are quite different. Is this shift permanent or cyclical? And has a new investment paradigm risen from the ashes of today’s smoldering economy? View, download or subscribe to our video and audio podcast series now. The Six Things Chinese Acquirers Must Get Right When Venturing Overseas
There are indications that Chinese companies may soon be looking to acquire foreign companies, now cheaper than they have been for 20 years. To ensure that these new acquisitions indeed play the desired role in enabling high performance, Accenture believes that Chinese companies must get six key factors right. Window of Opportunity: Divesting in Challenging Times
Even in today’s economic climate, divestitures can play a vital role in helping companies position themselves to achieve high performance. To receive more Research & Insights, sign up for My Outlook, your single e-mail source for all of Accenture's latest ideas and innovation, personalized specifically to your business interests and the industry issues you face. To Top |