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Why Do Acquisitions Fail? Part 5 – Due Diligence & Legal Agreements

by Ian Smith | Mar 23, 2023 | Acquisitions

In the penultimate post of this series, we focus on Phase 5 of our Acquisition Process – Due Diligence & Legal Agreements. At the end of this phase, you will own the target company, so it’s crucial that you consider the objectives of this final phase....

The Acquirer’s Playbook – Strategy – Stage 1

by Ian Smith | Aug 24, 2015 | Acquisitions

The Acquirer’s Playbook was recently published on Amazon. It sets out a simple little process map to build M&A capability into your business – The Acquisitions Approvals Model. Using extracts from the book I explain the essential first phase of getting...