What is the LOI and How to do it?
What is the LOI? The letter of intent (LOI) is a paper that is key during the M&A Process. It is formed by the main points of the first agreement made by the Buyer and the Seller. It will be the base of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). It is significant that all important […]
Artificial Intelligence to enhance M&A
Will the next member of your M&A team be a robot? One of the world’s most potentially disruptive technologies is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Given AI developments in the areas of big data and pattern recognition, it is very likely that AI will increasingly be used in connection with a wide variety of M&A tasks. This […]
Big Data and its impact on M&A
One consequence of the world’s increasing computing power, expanding computer use and the ability of computers to capture and share different types of information is the generation of big data. It is data that because of its core properties is difficult to analyze with traditional data analysis techniques and software. Despite the analytical processing challenges […]
Company Relationships in M&A: The Differentiating Factor
Consider how much time an M&A transaction requires. From financial analysis to evaluating a target’s corporate culture, the process is extensive. It would be extremely disappointing for a deal to fail due to poor company relationships. As it were, it is estimated that somewhere between 70% to 90% of M&A transactions fail to achieve all […]