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Transparency Best Practices in M&A

Transparency Best Practices in M&A

Reading Time: 2 minutes 1. Transparency with Internal Stakeholders Management Team Alignment: Share deal rationale early with senior leaders. Provide visibility into expected benefits, risks, and strategic fit. Board & Shareholders: Maintain regular updates on...
 Top M&A Risks and How to Avoid Them

 Top M&A Risks and How to Avoid Them

Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative events—unlocking growth, market expansion, and shareholder value. However, even well-structured deals can falter due to unseen risks. At Merit Investment Bank, our experience...
 Top M&A Risks and How to Avoid Them

Employee Retention Guide During Sale

Reading Time: 2 minutes 1. Acknowledge the Situation Early Transparent Communication: Announce the sale as soon as legally permissible to avoid rumors. Silence fuels fear. Leadership Presence: Hold all-hands or small team sessions with leaders to answer questions....
Navigating M&A Deal Killers: Strategies for Success

Navigating M&A Deal Killers: Strategies for Success

Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s highly competitive and fast-changing corporate landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain one of the most powerful strategies for scaling operations, entering new markets, acquiring talent, or gaining technological...

Guide to Deal Structures

Reading Time: 4 minutes Deal Structure Matters—Here’s What You Need to Know In a nutshell: Most M&A transactions are structured as asset sales, stock (equity) sales, or earn-outs (often layered onto asset or stock deals). The structure can change valuation, taxes,...
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