A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN? by J Anand
The hype and glory surrounding mergers and acquisitions is often so loud that very often, scant attention is paid to the underlying, sometimes uncomfortable truths. In fact, myths about M&As abound and they are laid bare and explained in this article. It lays bare ten myths ranging from the belief that most acquisitions improve performance to the widely held belief that stock transactions are better than cash deals. In the second half of this article, managers are offered valuable advice on the building blocks of any successful merger or acquisition.
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