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SPOTLIGHT: Private Equity and M&A Trends
High M&A Failure Rate Requires New Approach
M&A failure rates are a significant problem for Boards, shareholders and society – the wasted human and dollar capital, the loss of corporate and industry momentum, and the careers destroyed highlight the inadequate tools currently being used to undertake M&A transaction analyses. A 2011 article from the Harvard Business Review claims 70% – 90% of M&A transactions fail, while a more recent McKinsey & Co. study on the energy industry highlights that only 25% of 2011-2022 upstream M&A transactions generated meaningful excess returns. Yet, M&A is a critical strategic tool for companies to enhance scale, pursue growth and develop momentum…
Reshaping M&A Dealmaking with AI
Staying ahead of the curve is essential in the fast-paced realm of Silicon Valley, where deals are made and fortunes are forged or lost, with speed playing a role in many of the outcomes. And right…
Debt vs. Equity: Wealth Creation or Sustaining and What’s the Point?
“It’s all in the numbers” as the experts always say. Global M&A was predicted to be US$1 trillion by first half of 2024.The snapshot following discusses trends in capital markets activity; debt, equity, and mergers and…
A Look Ahead for Private Equity and M&A
In this article, I discuss two major financial outlooks for 2025, the first being the projected economic growth expected and its proposed impact on the private equity market. The second is the expected trends in the M&A market. It is unclear how the recent election will change the forecasts and estimates outlined below. Private Equity Outlook The general consensus is that the Feds…
The Ultimate Value Creation Lever
Matt Kinnich, CEO, and The Operators community of PE-Backed Executives collaborated to discuss Communications as a Value Creation Lever. While implanting effective communications in your portfolio company can add value, the inverse is also true. Enabling poor communication habits actually works against you and serves to hold back value creation. There are three entities with whom to communicate. As a portfolio company leader,…
Unlocking the Value of Private Equity
In the evolving financial landscape, private equity has become a beacon of opportunity for seasoned professionals, particularly those with CFO, Controller, or Treasurer roles. Drawing from a Chat with Matt session from last year featuring my good friend, private equity veteran Mike Lorelli, I’d like to explain the strategies, nuances, and evolving dynamics of this influential sector. With decades of experience in corporate…
AI & Process Automation
Beyond Spreadsheets: AI-Driven Budgeting
In the evolving landscape of finance, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s becoming a critical tool for staying ahead. Anna Tiomina, founder of Blend to Balance and a recognized…
Mastering the AI Revolution: A Financial Executive’s Guide
Dr. Paritosh Basu, shared insights from his extensive career in finance during a recent talk with…
Harnessing the Power of AI
In a recent session with The Financial Executives Networking Group, CFOs, Controllers, and Treasurers convened for…
Driving Innovation in Finance: Keys to Successful Digital Transformation
Introduction: John Hetherington, esteemed technology strategist and international speaker, recently delivered an insightful presentation to The…
Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy–The Case for Using Automation in your Accounting Department
The speed of evolution of technology has combined with unprecedented cultural and social phenomena since the…
ERP is Becoming Obsolete: Why the Future Belongs to Composable Integration Platforms Powered by AI
Introduction For decades, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been at the core of business operations,…
Immersive Technologies: Charting the Future of Manufacturing
At the recent meeting of The Financial Executives Networking Group‘s Manufacturing Special Interest Group, Markus Rimmele,…
Strengthening CMO-CFO Collaboration
In an important session of The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), two notable thought leaders, Mark Sue and Reed Berglund, unraveled transformative insights on fostering synergy between CFOs and CMOs. Given their…
Acing the Financial Game in Manufacturing
At a recent gathering of the Manufacturing Special Interest Group (SIG) of The Financial Executives Networking…
Navigating Philanthropy: Strategic Insights for Finance Executives
Financial advisor Juan Ros recently addressed The Financial Executives Networking Group, sharing his wisdom on aligning…
The Future of Treasury Management Systems and its Role in Cash Forecasting
In the Beginning In the beginning, the bank account was created. As companies grew, they started…
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