Likely M/A Show-Stoppers

Identify issues that could stymie an M/A transaction as early as possible in the discussions.

Many more merger or acquisition discussions start than end up closing.  Although there are almost countless reasons for the transaction failure, a small number probably accounts for the majority of discussion terminations.  Openly discussing and evaluating the most obvious show-stoppers early in the process can save time and effort on everyone’s part.  If it is decided to proceed, proactive plans can be developed to mitigate the risk of most show stoppers.