due diligence

The M&A Mini-Series: Accounting’s Role in the Deal Structure Phase

Buyers and sellers shouldn’t think they’re out of the woods once the due diligence phase has been completed. The deal structure analysis phase has its own unique minefields. Success often depends on an inclusive team beyond just “dealmakers,” precision on every negotiating point and strong communications. In my last newsletter – the first scenario of […]

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The M&A Mini-Series: Leveraging Due Diligence for a 360° View

Every merger or acquisition embodies both universal interoperable requirements and unique opportunities and pitfalls. Due diligence is the interoperable requirement where all M&A journeys begin and where many die an early death. Any unique aspect makes due diligence even more rigorous. As I reported in my last newsletter, because we at Blythe Global Advisors have

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The M&A Mini-Series: All the Same But Different In Their Own Way

When it comes to mergers or acquisitions, each transaction embodies both universal interoperable requirements and unique opportunities and pitfalls. Understanding both the sameness and uniqueness of a transaction can help companies navigate this complex process more efficiently to complete the most successful deal. Several recent engagements in the M&A area have required us at Blythe

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