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Validating the Acquisition Plan
FromM&A Science
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds When executing M&A, having a structured approach to validating the acquisition plan is crucial. The worst thing any acquirer can do is to buy a business that doesn’t bring value to the parent company. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, shares the meticulous 6-step process his company uses to validate their acquisition plan. Things you will learn: • Surveying Customers • Industry Trend Analysis • Partner vs Build Analysis • Formulating the strategic rationale • In-depth Company Analysis and Product Demos • Drafting a detailed memo This episode is sponsored by the DealRoom Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process? See how DealRoom can facilitate your next deal at https://www.dealroom.net Episode Bookmarks 00:00 Intro 08:45 Approaching M&A 18:20 Surveying Customers 23:47 Industry Trend Analysis 28:13 Partner vs Build Analysis 34:12 Formulating the strategic rationale 36:50 In-depth Company Analysis and Product Demos 41:18 Drafting a detailed memo 44:15 Pitching M&A to the board 44:54 Craziest thing in M&A
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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