M&A • 20/07/2026 After Albertsons: Why Kroger's $1.65B Giant Eagle Bet Is the New Playbook for Regulated M&A How Kroger’s proposed Giant Eagle acquisition illustrates a disciplined M&A playbook for CEOs and CFOs in regulated industries, from adjacency-focused deal design to capital discipline and integration risk management.
M&A • 10/07/2026 AI M&A Due Diligence: Six Capabilities That Define Target Value in 2026 Learn how to redesign your AI M&A due diligence framework around six capabilities—data, models, talent, regulation, customer lock-in, and deal structure—to price capability premiums, manage risk, and protect post-acquisition value.
M&A • 06/07/2026 The Quiet Power of Portfolio Pruning: How Strategic Divestitures Fund Your Next Growth Move Learn how strategic divestiture portfolio management turns portfolio pruning into a repeatable growth engine, with real-world examples from Siemens, GE, and research from Bain and EY.
M&A • 01/06/2026 Fewer Deals, Bolder Bets: Why Capability M&A Is Defining 2026 Explore how capability M&A strategy 2026 is reshaping corporate deals, from conviction-led transactions and regulatory shifts to CEO integration mandates and due diligence for technology, talent and data-rich acquisitions.
M&A • 20/05/2026 Roche's $750M PathAI Bet: When Partnership-to-Acquisition Becomes the AI M&A Playbook Roche’s acquisition of PathAI highlights a new “test then acquire” model for AI capability deals in healthcare, emphasizing workflow AI, milestone-based governance, and measurable clinical and commercial outcomes.
M&A • 08/05/2026 Push-to-Sell at a Five-Year High: When to Fight, When to Negotiate, When to Divest How CEOs can run an MA defense strategy under activist pressure, from thesis diagnostics to settlement design, while protecting strategy, leadership, and long-term value.
M&A • 31/12/2025 Building a resilient cpg m a strategy for sustainable growth Explore how CEOs can craft a resilient cpg m a strategy to drive sustainable growth, manage integration challenges, and create long-term value in the consumer packaged goods sector. by Daphne Halliburton
M&A • 23/11/2025 Key questions CEOs should ask before buying a business Explore the essential questions to ask when buying a business, tailored for CEOs and C-suite leaders. Ensure strategic alignment and reduce risk with this practical guide. by Alex Nakamura
M&A • 27/09/2025 Essential Inquiries for Acquiring a Business Explore the critical questions CEOs should consider when evaluating a potential business acquisition to ensure strategic alignment and long-term success. by Alex Nakamura
M&A • 26/09/2025 Navigating the Sell-Side M&A Process: Strategic Insights for the C-Suite Explore strategic insights into the sell-side M&A process, tailored for C-suite executives seeking to optimize their company's value and ensure a successful transaction. by Celestine Ndongo
M&A • 26/09/2025 Key Inquiries for Acquiring a Business Explore essential questions CEOs should consider when evaluating a business acquisition to ensure strategic alignment and long-term success. by Celestine Ndongo
M&A • 25/09/2025 Navigating the Complexities of Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions Explore the strategic considerations for CEOs navigating distressed mergers and acquisitions, focusing on risk management, valuation, and integration challenges. by Alex Nakamura
M&A • 25/09/2025 Maximizing Integration Savings in the Hardware Industry: A Strategic Approach Explore strategic insights for C-suite executives on achieving integration savings in the hardware industry post-merger and acquisition. by Shanti Krishnan
M&A • 24/09/2025 The Role of an M&A Analyst in Shaping Corporate Strategy Explore how M&A analysts influence corporate strategy and decision-making in the C-suite. by Katherine Mulligan
M&A • 16/07/2025 Maximizing Savings Through M&A Integration in the Hardware Industry Explore strategic insights for C-suite executives on achieving cost efficiencies and operational synergies in hardware industry mergers and acquisitions. by Katherine Mulligan
M&A • 15/07/2025 Navigating Strategic Divestitures with Expert Guidance Explore how divestiture consultants can guide c-suite executives through strategic divestitures, ensuring alignment with company goals and maximizing value. by Marcus Del Mar
M&A • 14/07/2025 The Role of Pre-Merger Consultants in Strategic Planning Explore how pre-merger consultants can enhance strategic planning for C-suite executives, ensuring successful mergers and acquisitions. by Jane Mason
M&A • 10/07/2025 Harnessing Inorganic Growth in Marketing: The Role of Paid Advertising Explore how C-suite executives can leverage inorganic growth strategies in marketing, focusing on the impact and implementation of paid advertising. by Katherine Mulligan
M&A • 23/03/2025 Maximizing Savings in Nutraceutical M&A Integration Explore strategic insights on achieving cost efficiencies during mergers and acquisitions in the nutraceutical industry. by Trevor Newbury-Cobbold
M&A • 21/03/2025 Maximizing Cost Efficiency in Nutraceutical M&A Integration Explore strategies for achieving significant savings during the integration phase of nutraceutical mergers and acquisitions. by David Hendrickson
