Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a popular growth strategy for companies. In 2015, global transaction volume reached $4.28 trillion,1 the highest total of all time. In the first half of 2016, $1.71 trillion of deals were consummated around the globe.
In spite of this activity, however, many deals fail to add the value or capture the synergies expected during the planning and execution process.
In this environment, Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), in collaboration with Crowe Horwath, conducted a survey focused on both the predictable and overlooked risks inherent in contemporary M&A execution. The survey was designed to gauge the perspectives of financial leaders on a broad range of risks across the full spectrum of the M&A value chain. The report also offers insight into how these risks might be mitigated. We believe the findings in this report provide unique insight into risks and opportunities related to the execution of a merger or acquisition.