M&A Science

Latest Episodes:

Risk Allocation Between Signing and Closing an M&A Deal Aug 11, 2022

Show notes

Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC

In M&A, time is the enemy. The longer a deal takes to close, the more risks it poses for both parties. Both the buyer and the seller need to understand the deal risks and how to mitigate them.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC, talks about risk allocation between signing and closing an M&A deal.

Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining the M&A Science Academy. Use code "podcast" on the sign-up page for a 20% discount, available on either monthly or annual plans. https://www.mascience.com/academy

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

Working with Legal to Dial in Your M&A Strategy Aug 08, 2022

Show notes

Felipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna NASDAQ: MRNA

We all know it's impossible to do M&A without lawyers. But the question is, how early should lawyers be involved in a transaction? Understanding what lawyers do is crucial to answering this question.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Felipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna, discusses the importance of lawyers in M&A and their role throughout the deal lifecycle.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

Challenges of Go-To-Market Integration Aug 04, 2022

Show notes

Massimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems

More often than not, M&A involves go-to-market integration. After all, companies are bought to achieve revenue synergies in new markets. Getting the GTM integration just right should be a top priority.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Massimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems, talks about the challenges of go-to-market integration and how to make it more successful.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

How to Scale Your Corporate Development Function Aug 01, 2022

Show notes

Saurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff.

The corporate development function is crucial to a company's growth, and is primarily focused on strategic decisions to achieve inorganic growth. The more activity, the bigger the function should be. But scaling is not always easy, especially the first time around.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Saurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff, talks about how to scale a corporate development function.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

Buying Public Companies Jul 26, 2022

Show notes

Pranjal Gambhir, and Doretta Mistras, Managing Director - Global Investment Banking, Healthcare at Citi

The M&A process varies when dealing with a public vs private company. To many, acquiring a public company is more ideal. First-time acquirers need to be aware of the differences between acquiring a public company and acquiring a private company.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Pranjal Gambhir and Doretta Mistras, both Managing Directors, Global Investment Banking, Healthcare at Citi, talk about how to buy public companies.

To check out Affinity's 2022 M&A Benchmark Report, download it for free at http://affinity.co/kison

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

How to Execute an Integration Plan (Day1) Jul 18, 2022

Show notes

Gene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom.

Day one is a monumental day for acquirers.

All cuffs are off, and the target company has an official new owner. How well the acquired business is integrated will determine the transaction's success and the realized value.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Gene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom, will discuss how to execute an integration plan successfully.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

The Process of Change Management in M&A Jul 11, 2022

Show notes

Michael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce

Change management is one of the most crucial parts of M&A.

When you don't plan for it; value creation is in jeopardy..

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce, talks about the change management process in M&A.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

Divestitures from a Legal Perspective Jul 04, 2022

Show notes

Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell

Divesting a business is never easy. And while corporate development plays a huge role in the preparation, the legal team also plays a crucial role.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer, and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, talks about what a divestiture looks like from a legal perspective.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.This episode is sponsored by DealRoom, the leading M&A lifecycle management platform. To see why the best in the industry use DealRoom, go to https://www.dealroom.net

Sourcing Companies that are Not for Sale Jun 27, 2022

Show notes

Rishabh Mishra, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Infostretch.

Traditionally, corporate development sources deals by looking for willing sellers. While that is an excellent way to find initiate M&A, there are alternative options.

Companies that are looking for buyers have been dressed up for sale and are under-invested for profit maximization and growth. Buying growth companies in their raw state can end up being a more lucrative acquisition.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Rishabh Mishra, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Infostretch, talks about how to source companies that are not for sale.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to https://firmroom.com/

Effective Deal Sourcing Through Market Mapping Jun 20, 2022

Show notes

Sabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox NYSE (BLOX)

Reactive M&A is a great way to become distracted, go after unproductive deals, and tie up internal resources.

If you want to do effective M&A, you have to be proactive. M&A is a great tool to have and should be a part of your growth strategy.

So, how do you find target companies?

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Sabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox, talks about how to effectively source deals through market mapping.

Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup

If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

This episode is sponsored by DealRoom, the leading M&A lifecycle management platform. To see why the best in the industry use DealRoom, go to https://www.dealroom.net

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

M&A Science

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6