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Twenty years ago, 70% of mergers and acquisitions failed. Today, that number has flipped, with close to 70% of mergers succeeding. Even among the less successful deals, many still created value. So, what has led to this reversal? According to this article from the Harvard Business Review, there are four key findings: acquiring companies pursue a broader range of strategies, are more sophisticated about due diligence, gain experience and expertise by doing more deals, and are better at integration. Check out this fascinating read to learn more about the changing landscape of mergers and acquisitions. #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #investmentbanking #businessintegration #strategicacquisitions #finance

A Better Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions

A Better Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions

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