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The Value Of An M&A Advisory Firm
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When selling a company, the cultural fit between the converging companies is something that should never be underestimated or overlooked.
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Break Beyond Limitations – Become a Generalist
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How A Sovereign Credit Downgrade Might Impact M&A Activity
The M&A sector remained resilient even after credit rating downgrade events. While still managing to avoid a downgrade in April, South Africa has found itself at a crossroads of uncertainty since Moody’s Investors Service’s bleak budget reaction that sparked junk status fears for the country.
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Benchmark International (South Africa) Closes 9 Deals in 9 Weeks
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The Ultimate Glossary of Terms for a Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction
Here is a list of common Merger and Acquisition terminology that will assist you and make the process smoother if you are buying or selling a business.
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Understanding The Inverted Yield Curve
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Ready to sell your business and explore a new opportunity? Learn the five things business owners wish they had known before selling their company.
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Have you ever considered private equity investment but would like to know more about how the industry works? Read these FAQs to find out more.
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The Value In Hiring An M&A Advisor
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Assumptions form the foundation of every facet of an M&A transaction. They permeate every fiber of a deal. Sellers make assumptions. Buyers make assumptions. Lawyers, accountants, wealth managers, and other advisors make assumptions. Deals are built upon assumptions.
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