M&A strategy, deal structuring, integration planning, and negotiation tactics.
14 articles
Navigate cross-border M&A tax structuring in Europe: holding company structures, withholding tax treaties, transfer pricing, EU directives, ATAD, and country-specific considerations.
Deep dive into LBO mechanics: capital structure, debt tranches, returns analysis (IRR, MOIC), debt capacity, covenant structures, sponsor economics, and a worked example.
Complete guide to R&W insurance in European M&A: how it works, typical coverage and exclusions, pricing, European vs US practice, impact on negotiations, and claims process.
Everything you need to know about management buyouts -- from financing structures and PE sponsorship to conflicts of interest, valuation, and the step-by-step MBO process.
Complete guide to earn-out structures in M&A transactions. Covers earn-out metrics, structuring considerations, payment mechanics, accounting and tax treatment, common disputes, and protection mechanisms for buyers and sellers.
A practical guide to M&A for small and medium-sized enterprises, covering deal strategy, valuation nuances, due diligence, deal structuring with earn-outs and seller notes, and financing options for the European mid-market.
A comprehensive 100-day post-merger integration playbook covering Day 1 activities, organizational design, cultural integration, technology migration, and KPIs for tracking synergy realization.
A comprehensive guide to M&A deal structures: asset purchases, share purchases, statutory mergers, earn-outs, and seller financing. Includes tax implications, pros and cons, and a decision framework.
A practical guide to finding, screening, and evaluating acquisition targets: sourcing channels, scoring frameworks, screening methodology, and how AI is transforming target discovery.
Learn how boutique M&A advisors can build and manage a robust deal pipeline. Covers sourcing channels, qualification criteria, pipeline stages, metrics, CRM strategies, and AI-powered tools.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the complete M&A process, covering the seven phases from strategic planning through post-merger integration, with timelines, costs, and practical tips.
Understand the fundamental differences between sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, including processes, timelines, fee structures, and when each approach applies.
A comprehensive guide to cross-border mergers and acquisitions covering regulatory hurdles, cultural due diligence, tax structuring strategies, and European-specific considerations.