Unveiling the rule of 130: knowing when to sell and diversify your personal assets from your business
Knowing when to diversify company assets is crucial to a successful business strategy. Embarking on the journey of business ownership requires not just passion but also strategic foresight. In this article, Simon R. Barth, from ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Colombia, unravels the Rule of 130–an indispensable compass for entrepreneurs. Join us in exploring when and why […]
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 […]
Transformational M&A is the priority within a new global business landscape
The M&A boom of 2019 gave way to uncertainty in 2020, particularly across the North American M&A market. But, there are islands of strong investment activity. M&A investments will be more centered on emerging technologies that enable corporate transformations or entry into new market formations. Strategic investment decisions will be made with an eye beyond […]
How to manage change
The big question is how to manage change? Well, it is not a matter of time; it’s a matter of commitment. If you want to provoke change, create a proper culture. Instead of taking control, give it away. For you to create an appropriate culture, you must reduce control systems. Control is achieved when people […]
Having a clear profitability model
Having a clear profitability model is very important. It explains how a company makes money while creating value for the client at the same time. The business model should not only help you to serve your client distinctively, but it must also pursue that the company gains a high return for shareholders. The DuPont formula […]
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 […]
Private equity funds: 19 contributions
Generally, we find articles about private equity funds discussing what these companies are looking for or what type of company they invest in. In this article we wanted to change the direction. We will perform the analysis from the entrepreneur’s point of view. Therefore, our main goal is to understand how a private equity firm […]
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 […]
Leadership Post M&A: Ensuring Stability, Synergy & Success
The often volatile process of M&A is a time that requires steadfast leadership. It must create a sense of stability whilst everything around the company is changing. In fact, it has been reported that aside from financial results themselves, senior leadership team effectiveness is considered the most important element in determining overall company success. One […]
Technology-Driven M&A
One business trend that will likely gain significant strength in the coming years is technology-driven M&A. These are acquisitions or joint ventures whose fundamental purpose is to create or protect firm value through the acquisition of technology. While the search for technology has always been an M&A strategy, its importance has grown as the pace […]