ReviewsAdvance Praise for The Synergy Solution : " The Synergy Solution is an instant M&A classic. In their no-nonsense approach, Sirower and Weirens describe in great detail the discipline and hard work required throughout the M&A process to realize the promised value from deals and avoid the pitfalls. I highly recommend this book for any leader who wants to play the acquisition game." -- Bob Swan, Operating Partner, Andreessen Horowitz; former CEO, Intel Corporation " The Synergy Solution provides a complete how-to on M&A. If you only read one book, make it this one--from case studies to practical examples, readers can connect with the fundamentals and, at the same time, learn what to expect from a real-life merger or acquisition." -- Mark Little, President and CEO, Suncor Energy "Finally, a definitive guide on M&A and the creation of shareholder value that makes sense. From M&A strategy and communicating with investors to the details of integration and change, The Synergy Solution delivers what it promises. A must-read for CFOs and senior executives involved in M&A." -- Frank D'Amelio, CFO and Executive Vice President, Global Supply, Pfizer " The Synergy Solution is an important achievement and a revealing and comprehensive book on M&A. Packed with data and details, it will be of great interest to directors who are evaluating M&A proposals as they fulfill their governance duties, andto senior executives who will be called upon to formulate these deals and successfully execute them." -- Scott Barshay, Chair of Corporate Department, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison "Growth and M&A ideas abound, so leaders must exercise great discipline as they negotiate deals and commit precious financial and human capital. This excellent book elegantly weaves insights across the elements of successful M&A and will serve as an essential primer for boards as they face the challenges of not only assessing proposed deals--with forward-looking growth synergies--but also holding management accountable for delivering tangible results." -- Teresa Briggs, board member, DocuSign, ServiceNow, Snowflake, and Warby Parker " The Synergy Solution is a powerful resource revealing the end-to-end development and successful execution of M&A strategies--including the art and the science of getting deals done and done right. This is the practical guidebook to read if you're considering M&A or building a career in this field." -- John Lo, CFO, Tencent
Dewey Decimal658.16
SynopsisThe new M&A bible. Few actions can change the value of a company--and its competitive future--as quickly and dramatically as an acquisition. Yet most companies fail to create shareholder value from these deals, and in many cases they destroy it. It doesn't have to be this way. In The Synergy Solution , Deloitte's Mark Sirower and Jeff Weirens show acquirers how to develop and execute an M&A strategy--end to end--that not only avoids the pitfalls that so many companies fall into but also creates real, long-term shareholder value. This strategy includes how to: Become a prepared 'always on' acquirer Test the investment thesis and DCF valuation of a deal Plan for a successful Announcement Day, and properly communicate synergy promises to investors and other stakeholders Realize those promised synergies through integration planning and post-close execution Manage change and build a new, combined organization Sirower and Weirens provide invaluable background to those considering M&A, laying out the issues they have to consider, how to analyze them, and how to plan and execute the deal effectively. They also show those who have already started the process of M&A how to maximize their chances of success. There's an art and a science to getting mergers and acquisitions right, and this powerful book provides the insights and strategies acquirers need to find success at every stage of an often complex and perilous process., The new M&A bible. Few actions can change the value of a company--and its competitive future--as quickly and dramatically as an acquisition. Yet most companies fail to create shareholder value from these deals, and in many cases they destroy it. It doesn't have to be this way. In The Synergy Solution , Deloitte's Mark Sirower and Jeff Weirens show acquirers how to develop and execute an M&A strategy--end to end--that not only avoids the pitfalls that so many companies fall into but also creates real, long-term shareholder value. This strategy includes how to: Become a prepared "always on" acquirer Test the investment thesis and DCF valuation of a deal Plan for a successful Announcement Day, and properly communicate synergy promises to investors and other stakeholders Realize those promised synergies through integration planning and post-close execution Manage change and build a new, combined organization Sirower and Weirens provide invaluable background to those considering M&A, laying out the issues they have to consider, how to analyze them, and how to plan and execute the deal effectively. They also show those who have already started the process of M&A how to maximize their chances of success. There's an art and a science to getting mergers and acquisitions right, and this powerful book provides the insights and strategies acquirers need to find success at every stage of an often complex and perilous process.
LC Classification NumberHD2746.5.S57 2022