Strategy

Mergers & Acquisitions

Driving growth with technology-enabled mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Why technology in M&A matters

78%

of executives say their deals are failing to achieve or exceed synergy targets in committed timelines

44%

of M&A executives report that, in the last 3 years, the primary rationale for their acquisitions was the target’s AI or technology capabilities

74%

of CEOs believe technology integration in M&A is a competitive advantage and growth enabler

93%

of CIOs believe M&A transactions accelerate the implementation of new technology initiatives

Tailor your approach

Today’s M&A deals require highly customized approaches to extract the most value.

Regulatory scrutiny is greater than ever. Anticipate and prepare for increasingly extended close timelines, especially in cross-border deals.

18+ months

Average time of announcement to close in megadeals has increased from 9 - 12 months to more than 18 months.

AI can transform deal processes from pace of deal identification to due diligence to execution. Develop an end-to-end strategy to incorporate AI models and capabilities into the full range of your deal processes.

68%

of executives say they expect generative AI will help generate higher alpha on their transactions

Deal motivation trends have rapidly shifted from capturing economies of scale to driving new growth. Continuously reevaluate and reimagine your approach to maximize value creation.

51%

In less than 10 years, deals motivated by growth have grown from 37% to more than half of all deals.

Compared to traditional M&A, divestitures are a muscle that’s rarely used in growth agendas. Consider a full range of strategies to fuel inorganic growth.

3x

From 2016 to 2020, businesses that completed divestitures outperformed the S&P at a rate three-times higher than businesses that only made acquisitions during the same period.

What you’ll achieve

End-to-end value advantage

From pre-deal strategy and synergy identification to post-close execution, you can develop a strategy that maximizes value capture across dealcycles.

A people-centric advantage

Effectively manage change, ensure cultural alignment, engage stakeholders and improve retention to ensure continuity and drive successful and enduring outcomes.

Realize a sustainable technology advantage

Apply technology as a cornerstone of every deal to generate predictable, repeatable results.

What’s trending in Mergers & Acquisitions

Research Report

Reinventing M&A with generative AI

M&A deal processes are ripe for reinvention. Gen AI will lead those reinventions and executives agree. Where they are investing, however, indicates a need for holistic strategies to realize the value they envision.

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Client Stories

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A new playbook for today’s M&A deals

Accenture research suggests that four behaviors are critical to the success of today’s growth-focused M&A deals.

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The secrets to seizing value from divestitures

Divestitures are an important lever for growth—and reinvention—but they’re a muscle that’s rarely used in most companies. Trends indicate they are about to have their time in the sun. Are executives ready?

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Blog

M&A in 2024: Ready to ride the upturn?

It seems like 2024 will shape up to be just as choppy as 2023. But dealmakers are still learning how to operate with these challenges. As their environment evolves, they need to bear a few key trends in mind.

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