Posts in the Mergers and Acquisitions category
Quality of earnings in 2026: the 8 adjustments that move EBITDA, why 10 to 30% of add-backs get rejected, QoE costs from $25K, and the data room a QoE runs on.
Financial due diligence in 2026: 3 pillars, a 6-week timeline, the working capital peg that costs more than EBITDA, and the data room for financial due diligence.
Build a winning M&A strategy with frameworks for identifying targets, valuing companies, and executing deals that create value.
How to acquire a company in 2026: the 11-stage process with timelines, advisory costs, valuation multiples, financing terms, indemnity benchmarks, and 2026 HSR thresholds.
Learn how to conduct commercial due diligence to validate market position, customer value, and growth potential before acquisitions or investments.
Learn how to navigate cross-border mergers and acquisitions with expert guidance on regulatory compliance, due diligence, and deal execution.
Learn how to conduct operational due diligence to assess processes, systems, capabilities, and scalability before acquisitions or investments.
Learn how to identify, execute, and integrate strategic acquisitions that drive growth, expand capabilities, and create lasting competitive advantages.
Corporate finance advisory in 2026: M&A, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation services, plus fee structures from 1% to 8% and when to hire an advisor.
A due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) guide with 170 questions across financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technology topics for 2026 M&A deals.
A ready-to-use due diligence template for 2026 with a 150-point checklist covering financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technology diligence.
Due diligence cost in 2026 by deal type: M&A, investment, legal, and financial fees from $10K seed reviews to $2M+ mega-deals, plus 5 proven ways to cut costs 20-40%.
