Mergers & Acquisitions

A lot of research is pointing to 2026 as likely be one of the strongest M&A years since the post‑pandemic boom, with rising deal volume, higher valuations, and a surge in strategic and AI‑driven transactions. What are your thoughts? Do you anticipate ...

Great question. I'm happy to connect and talk through if you'd like. In my previous role, I was reporting to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and I have seen many M&As initiated from this area and matrixed across the enterprise. Transformation ...

Do you report to one individual or are you matrixed? If it is one, what is that person's leadership position? If matrixed, which lines of business are in your matrix? ------------------------------ Frank Gorman, Former ACMP Board Member, Transformation ...

There are a number of major M&As taking place with Mars/Kellanova just recently passing the European Commission regulatory hurdle and providing a great live case study: Mars-Kellanova merger approved by European Commission Oftentimes, the timeline ...

Great question and I agree with the responses from Erja and Tanya. One thing that is important to discern is where you are in the process. My assumption is that you have an agreement in place and are beginning the post-merger integration. If that ...

That's an excellent and challenging scenario posed Frank Gorman. When starting as the Change Manager for the merger of two medium-sized companies, my first step would be conducting a rapid but thorough cultural assessment of both organizations to understand ...