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Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Practice, joins the M&A Science podcast to unpack the evolution of private equity. From early deal structures to today's AI-powered due diligence, Hugh shares hard-earned lessons on scaling strategy, value creation, and thriving in a hypercompetitive landscape.
Learn how to strategically navigate corporate bankruptcy and restructuring from Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. From Chapter 11 planning to distressed M&A opportunities, Ben breaks down legal strategies that drive value.
Starting a business from scratch is challenging, but Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman of NearU, took a unique path—leveraging M&A as a tool for entrepreneurship. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Ashish shares how he transitioned from investment banking to building a multi-state, multi-million-dollar business in the skilled trades industry.
Michael Hoy, Executive Vice Chairman of Great Day Improvements, shares how a people-centric approach to M&A fuels growth. Learn how Great Day prioritizes trust, transparency, and financial alignment to integrate acquisitions successfully and build a national home improvement leader.
Serial acquisitions bring unique challenges, from managing multiple deals at different stages to ensuring strategic alignment across business functions. Gwen Pope and Tracie Smith of Tiger Team M&A share their approach to building repeatable M&A frameworks, establishing clear decision-making structures, and avoiding common integration pitfalls. Whether you’re a seasoned M&A leader or refining your acquisition strategy, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you optimize your deal execution.
If you're an investor, corporate executive, or M&A professional, this episode delivers actionable insights into distressed deal-making, creditor negotiations, and structuring bankruptcy sales. Learn from one of the industry’s top legal minds on how to successfully execute complex distressed M&A transactions.
Learn how to assess and mitigate antitrust risk, structure deals to avoid regulatory roadblocks, and navigate today’s evolving enforcement landscape.
From building a world-class acquisition strategy to navigating complex deal negotiations, Jeff shares hard-earned insights that every M&A leader can learn from. If you're looking to understand how to execute M&A at scale while maintaining a people-first approach, this episode is a must-listen.
From handling legal risks to leveraging technology for due diligence, John Orbe provides actionable insights into executing large-scale M&A deals. If you're an M&A professional, legal expert, or corporate strategist, gain valuable lessons on structuring high-stakes transactions.
In this second part of the interview, Amit Monga, Founder and CEO of SARAPOINT, takes us straight to the trenches of corporate M&A, sharing firsthand lessons on navigating tech acquisitions, integrations, and effective carve-out strategies.
Learn actionable M&A strategies from Dr. Amit Monga, CEO of SARAPOINT. Explore lessons on integration, carve-outs, and managing deals outside your core strategy to ensure corporate M&A success.
The M&A market is slowly recovering, but regulatory hurdles and rising interest rates remain. In this episode, Joe Mantone, U.S. Financial Institutions News Desk Manager at S&P Global, shares insights on navigating the current M&A cycle, regulatory impacts, and the road ahead for 2025.
From building strong relationships to prioritizing due diligence and leveraging emerging technology, Andrew provides actionable insights for driving successful deals. Learn how to overcome common pitfalls, foster alignment, and build a strategic M&A framework.
The biggest M&A mistake is letting deal and integration teams work in silos. In this interview, Russ Hartz, VP of Corporate Development at Ansys, and Carey Pugh, Director of Corporate Integrations, reveal how synchronizing these teams ensures smooth execution and delivers deal value.
M&A integration is notoriously challenging—cultural misalignment, disengaged leaders, and high turnover often derail even the best-laid plans. How do you overcome these obstacles and ensure a seamless integration that drives long-term success? In this episode, Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries, shares his proven playbook for mastering M&A integration through leadership development and cultural alignment.
Today's M&A market conditions are volatile, regulatory scrutiny is high, and the pressure to find value is greater than ever. The risks of entering a deal without a firm understanding of today’s market dynamics have never been more pronounced. How do you ensure your strategic acquisitions stay on course?In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we explore the best practices for executing strategic M&A in today's market with Todd Henrich, SVP Head of Corporate Development at Booking Holdings.
Opportunistic M&A can lead to bad acquisitions that don’t align with the company’s overall strategic goals. This creates a disjointed portfolio and integration challenges that could cause massive value leaks. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Wolfgang Schenk, VP of M&A at Belden, discusses the art of executing programmatic M&A to increase chances of M&A success.
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