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Signing the deal is often seen as the finish line — but in reality, it’s only the beginning. Despite months of negotiation, due diligence, and optimism on both sides, a significant number of M&A transactions fail to achieve their intended value after signing. Integration missteps, cultural mismatches, unrealistic expectations, and structural weaknesses can quickly erode…

As 2025 reaches its midpoint, global M&A markets reveal a tale of two directions. Worldwide, dealmakers are showing renewed confidence but a sharper focus—pursuing fewer, larger, and more strategic transactions amid persistent macro frictions. In contrast, Vietnam continues to move on a different trajectory: more deals, smaller checks, and a deepening mid-market dynamic shaped by…

Cross-border M&A most often falters at the interface of culture and process. As a rule, though with exception, European and US acquirers are direct and data-first: they expect a well-prepared fact base, including audited financials, KPI packs, and quality-of-earnings analyses, before substantive dialogue, and they push for early issue-spotting, clear redlines, and firm timetables. Asian…

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) have existed for more than 120 years worldwide. The first wave emerged in the United States at the end of the 19th century, when giant corporations in steel, oil, and railroads were formed—only to be quickly curtailed by antitrust laws. Since then, M&A has evolved through multiple transformative phases: Industrial…

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