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There are several attractive reasons why companies follow acquisition strategies, including increased market power or so they can enter a new sector or market. However as is often the case, there is a catch to acquiring one's way to growth. Research says up to 90% of acquisitions fail (Business Review Europe, 2015).
This presentation reviews the key reasons for acquisition failure and outlines a 3-step process to unlocking the value from your acquisition:
1. Find the right target.
2. Embed effective PMI capability in your organization.
3. Communicate candidly with your shareholders.
Additional concepts discussed include Market Environment Map, Deal Assessment Process, One-time vs. Active Buyers, and Shareholder Communication. This framework is designed for CEOs considering, or going through, an acquisition.
This deck also include templates you can sue for your own business presentations.
Unlocking Value through Acquisition delves into the intricacies of successful M&A strategies, emphasizing the importance of rigorous target selection and effective post-merger integration (PMI). Corporate leaders often cite poor deal preparation, inadequate PMI, and bad market timing as the primary reasons for acquisition failures. This presentation provides a detailed analysis of these pitfalls and offers actionable insights to mitigate them.
The PPT highlights the necessity of a disciplined analytical approach in the target selection process. It underscores the importance of not taking shortcuts and embedding the target search process within your organization. This ensures a thorough evaluation of potential targets, increasing the likelihood of a successful acquisition. The framework also includes a Market Environment Map to help assess the viability of acquisitions in different market conditions.
Active buyers, with their established PMI capabilities, tend to outperform one-time acquirers. This presentation outlines the differences between these two types of acquirers and provides strategies for building PMI capability in-house. By following the principles and guidelines provided, CEOs can enhance their acquisition strategies, leading to higher shareholder returns and sustainable growth.
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Source: Best Practices in Acquisition, PMI PowerPoint Slides: Unlocking Value through Acquisition PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, PPT Lab
This PPT slide presents a comparative analysis of total shareholder return (TSR) over a five-year period, distinguishing between companies that engage in acquisitions and those that rely on organic growth. It highlights that companies making only one acquisition in 5 years yield a modest average TSR of 2% in the first year post-acquisition, with only 43% of these deals resulting in positive returns. This indicates a significant challenge for one-time acquirers in effectively integrating acquired companies.
In contrast, firms that actively pursue acquisitions—defined as those completing 2 to 5 deals within the same timeframe—demonstrate a markedly better performance. These active buyers achieve an average one-year TSR of 6%, showcasing their superior ability to integrate and realize value from acquisitions. The slide emphasizes that acquisitive growth is more lucrative than organic growth, evidenced by a 4.2 percentage point (p.p.) advantage in TSR for acquisitive companies over their organic counterparts.
Furthermore, the data reveals that experienced acquirers generate an additional 5.5 p.p. in TSR compared to organic growth companies. This suggests that familiarity and repeated engagement in acquisitions enhance a company's capability to integrate and capitalize on new assets effectively. The concluding statement encourages one-time acquirers to emulate the practices of active buyers, implying that understanding the methodologies of successful acquirers is crucial for improving their own performance in the market.
This analysis serves as a compelling argument for potential customers considering the strategic benefits of adopting a more aggressive acquisition strategy.
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