M&A strategy
Leading Bristol Myers Squibb Acquisition Through Disruption
A keen focus on culture kept one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical company acquisitions on course during the pandemic.
Underestimated Factors for M&A Success
With so much on the line, why is the success rate of mergers and acquisitions so low? Recent studies by Harvard Business Review and KPMG both indicate that between 70 and…
Merging Two Company Cultures to Research a Breast Cancer Drug
A large pharmaceutical company purchased a company with a molecule for triple negative breast cancer. The molecule looked promising for drug development. However, after merging…
Making Results Happen Even During Mergers And Acquisitions
Just be honest. That’s a simple rule but one that leaders all too often fail to live by, especially during mergers and acquisitions—and most of…
Purpose Eats Uncertainty for Breakfast
Creating clarity from complexity is a foundational element in how Bill Rogers is helping guide the merger of BB&T and SunTrust forward.
Create a New Shared Culture for M&A Success
How to avoid cultural dissonance and build buy-in for a new corporate vision following a merger or acquisition.
Inside the Kraft Heinz Merger
It is a turbulent time for Kraft Heinz and the packaged goods industry. But the global consumer giant says it is ready for a strong…
The Refounding of TBWA\WorldHealth
When Corbett and LLNS decided to join forces, disruption became a key part of the strategy.
The Ticker: Amazon Moves Up the Food Chain
Amazon's next game-changing move? Purchasing Whole Foods and getting into the grocery game.
The Ticker: Kraft Heinz’s Hunger Pangs
After Unilever rejected Kraft Heinz's takeover bid, how will the food giant satiate its appetite?
Prevent M&A Heartburn
When merging two companies, it's important to chew carefully.
