M&A Views
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsIs there any part of the business world that moves faster than mergers and acquisitions (M&A)? It’s hard to imagine—and that’s what makes it so exciting.
The M&A Views podcast series is a chance to hear Deloitte’s experienced M&A leaders answer questions on the latest M&A trends, from culture to technology and beyond. Listen in on conversations about topics likely to directly impact your work today.
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M&A Views: Why you should attend Deloitte events concurrent to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.34 MBThis week, Deloitte’s LSHC and M&A leaders are offering a sneak peek at Deloitte’s event offerings concurrent to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Learn about the exciting and insightful sessions and networking opportunities—and then register to attend them!
Transforming While Transacting: Budgeting and timing for digital transformation. Episode 4
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBTransforming While Transacting: Budgeting and timing for digital transformation
Transforming While Transacting: Transformation enablers of success. Episode 3
April 25, 2023 03:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBDigital transformation provides undeniable value to companies, but often it’s hard to pin down what success looks like in an M&A deal; even more difficult is determining what those specific enablers of success are. In this episode of the Transforming While Transacting podcast series, Dounia Senawi, a principal in our Deloitte Consulting practice, reveals her top three enablers of success and provides firsthand examples of their outcomes.
Transforming While Transacting: Tax leader talks transformation in M&A deals. Episode 2
January 11, 2023 15:18 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MBAs companies prioritize transformation, one of the most important considerations for M&A dealmakers is how transformation can bring greater value to the transaction. This episode of the Transforming While Transacting podcast explores the right approach to transformation planning, execution, and integration, plus considerations for determining its value and tax implications.
Is the private equity dry powder keg ready to burst?
November 23, 2022 15:55 - 7 minutes - 6 MBJoin host Rob Dietrich along with Deloitte M&A consulting leader for private equity Bhuvy Abrol and Deloitte US private equity leader, Adam Reilly for a new podcast on private equity dry powder.
Explore our Transforming While Transacting podcast series
August 24, 2022 16:18 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MBCatch the new Transforming While Transacting podcast hosted by Raed Masoud in which we reimagine transformation in M&A.
M&A regulation realities amid market momentum
February 08, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode of the M&A Views podcast explores the heightened scrutiny of trade, social, and environmental risks alongside the momentum of a more stringent M&A regulatory agenda. Why is pressure increasing for dealmakers to think even more closely about the prospects of new M&A regulations, and what’s the driving force behind the recent regulatory stir?
Finding value in financial process automation
August 16, 2021 18:09 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWe will explore the significant opportunities to drive value in financial process automation, and the disruptive technologies that make it possible.
How finance technologies are transforming M&A deals
August 11, 2021 16:15 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBWhat do today’s finance technologies offer executives overseeing an M&A deal? On this M&A Views episode, we’re talking about how finance automation and other leading-edge tools can help finance leaders reduce their teams’ burden when it comes to preparation that pays off on day one and beyond.
Are brighter days ahead for energy M&A?
June 28, 2021 12:42 - 11 minutes - 9.52 MBOn this episode of M&A Views, we explore what’s driving a recent uptick in oil and gas M&A, how energy M&A activity is changing amid new sustainability initiatives, and the types of opportunities investors are eyeing in a shifting energy landscape.
Activist investing is back. Is your board ready?
June 17, 2021 15:53 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MBIs your board ready for the return of shareholder activism? M&A Views looks at how directors can respond.
Check out our newest season
May 17, 2021 13:09 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBWhat do you need to know to get the deal done in today’s M&A market? How can a smart M&A transaction transform your company to make it more resilient?
Importance of organizational culture in M&A
January 19, 2021 18:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this episode, Deloitte Consulting Principals Ami Rich and Matt Usdin discuss ways culture is transforming the M&A environment and break down the key components of a successful cultural integration. They offer steps leaders can take to approach culture in a way that helps their transaction reach target outcomes as quickly as possible and also explore why cultural considerations are starting to leak into the due diligence phase of M&A deals.
How M&A can catalyze finance transformation
September 28, 2020 18:01 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBIn this episode, Eric Capron, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Justin Sullivan, senior manager with Deloitte Consulting LLP, explore how M&A activity can present opportunities to evaluate finance transformation initiatives. They also offer key considerations for investing in digital transformation ahead of a transaction and break down how to integrate new capabilities into a targeted M&A source.
Health Care M&A Synergies through IT Transformation
September 14, 2020 20:02 - 8 minutes - 7.32 MBIn this episode, Paul Nigro and Mike Wilton, M&A IT Health Care Managing Directors with Deloitte Consulting LLP, break down what’s behind the recent transaction uptick and why deals involving healthcare IT outsourcing models are gaining traction. They also explore the surging optimism among private equity buyers and why more deals are fusing healthcare payers with providers.
SPACs: The M&A players behind tomorrow’s IPOs
August 25, 2020 19:50 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBSpecial purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been in the news—and for good reason. They’re an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional IPO roadshow and a potentially lucrative outlet for pent-up cash reserves among private equity investors. In this episode, Mike Dziczkowski, Jeff Bergner, and David Oberst, M&A transaction service partners with Deloitte and Touche LLP, break down the history of SPACs.
Finance transformation: Driving value to your enterprise [part 2]
June 26, 2020 11:47 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn part two of this episode, Eric Capron, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and Justin Sullivan, senior manager with Deloitte Consulting LLP continue their conversation on M&A as a finance transformation catalyst and take a closer look at the benefits and challenges executives face when transforming their organization while closing a transaction, especially in the current environment.
Finance transformation: Driving value to your enterprise [Part 1]
June 19, 2020 17:54 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, Eric Capron, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and Justin Sullivan, senior manager with Deloitte Consulting LLP discuss M&A deal activity trends and the role M&A can play in helping organizations transform their finance function.
Downturn impact on Automotive
May 20, 2020 15:57 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode Marcus Holzer, partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice and Anthony Blanchard, managing director with Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC discuss the impact M&A activity can have on OEMs, suppliers and dealers as the industry comes out of the current economic distress.
Everyone wants a quick close: How divestiture operating models help
September 09, 2019 21:13 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBIn this episode, Deloitte subject matter specialists discuss the Deloitte Divestiture Operating Model Toolkit, a structured approach to building divestiture models that best address the unique challenges of each transaction.
Future of the deal: Winds of change
August 27, 2019 14:08 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBHow will emerging technologies and converging industries shape the future of the deal? Listen to our latest episode to hear more about the biggest trends impacting M&A activity.
M&A technology: Turbocharge your transactions
May 08, 2019 15:52 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBWhat will the next generation of deal-making look like? Tune in to hear how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are helping organizations take their due diligence to the next level.
Down the value chain: Trends in oil and gas M&A
March 18, 2019 19:16 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWhat’s the M&A outlook for the oil and gas industry in 2019? Deloitte subject matter specialists discuss a number of different factors affecting each segment. Tune in for a dialogue about the trends to watch in this space.
Exploring deals abroad: Cross-border considerations (part two)
September 21, 2018 15:05 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBCould a steep rise in M&A in Southeast Asia signal an uptick in deals around the globe? Tune in to part 2 of our episode on cross-border M&A to hear more about global deal activity and the biggest challenges companies could face when looking abroad.
Exploring deals abroad: Cross-border considerations (part one)
August 24, 2018 19:33 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBDue diligence is always an important aspect of M&A. But when pursuing a deal abroad, doing your homework is even more critical. What else can you do to increase your odds of post-integration success in cross-border deals? Find out in our latest M&A podcast.
M&A oversight: The vital role of the board
August 08, 2018 21:19 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe outcome of M&A is always an unknown. With so many factors that can make or break a deal, how can the board play a more active role to help increase their organization’s odds of post-integration success? Tune in to the latest M&A Views podcast to learn more.
Real estate roundup: Unlocking value through M&A
June 28, 2018 13:50 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBBrick-and-mortar stores versus e-commerce. It’s one of the biggest battles in retail. But could this have broader implications for the real estate industry? Tune in to learn more about technology’s impact on real estate M&A and other trends expected to drive industry deals in the second half of 2018.
Investing in growth: M&A strategies for investment management
May 25, 2018 16:13 - 8 minutes - 8.97 MB2018 could see record levels of deal value in the investment management industry. Listen to the latest M&A podcast to hear more about the drivers behind this uptick in inorganic growth and the benefits realized by larger firms.
The state of the deal: M&A trends 2018
February 15, 2018 17:59 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFrom new technology to increased capital, what are the major trends motivating companies to want to make more and bigger deals in the year to come? In this episode, Russell Thomson, Deloitte’s M&A Services national managing partner, breaks down the results from Deloitte’s 2018 M&A trends report, including increased optimism in the market, digital disruption as a primary deal driver, and how legislative uncertainty may come into play. “I would say there remains a very strong and healthy ap...
From upstream to downstream: Trends in oil and gas M&A
February 13, 2018 22:10 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe oil and gas industry saw a steady decline in deal activity over the course of 2017. Will this trend continue in the year ahead? In this episode, Andrew Slaughter, executive director of the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions, and Ray Ballotta, Oil & Gas M&A industry leader, take a look at how oil prices and other factors could impact the level of deal activity in the industry. “If we continue to see upward momentum in pricing, that is certainly a positive sign for M&A activity as we h...
M&A matchmaking: Finding the right consumer products partner
December 11, 2017 16:23 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBDeal volume in the consumer products sector is strong, but are newly-merged companies positioning themselves to succeed in the long run? In this episode, Deloitte's consumer products M&A leaders, Bryan Barnes, partner with Deloitte Touche LLP, and Shashi Yadavalli, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, review the four common types of M&A integration activity and discuss how companies focused on exceptional deal value are deliberate about driving business model coherence throughout their in...
Driving performance: The future of automotive M&A
October 13, 2017 21:01 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBLearn how the automotive industry may impact future deal activity.
Synergy success: Hitting your revenue targets
September 05, 2017 21:19 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBExplore the keys to success for hitting post-deal revenue targets.
Banking on M&A: Trends impacting deal activity (part two)
July 24, 2017 14:10 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBLearn more about the global banking industry and how FinTech could play a role in M&A activity.
Banking on M&A: Trends impacting deal activity (part one)
June 30, 2017 19:26 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MBExplore key trends influencing M&A activity in the banking industry.
Navigating the deal market: The future of insurance M&A
April 21, 2017 15:35 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBLearn more about the trends causing fluctuations in M&A activity for the insurance industry.
A future of promise: M&A in life sciences & health care
March 06, 2017 15:25 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBListen to our podcast to examine the current and future trends for life sciences and health care M&A.
Data-driven deals: M&A analytics
February 10, 2017 15:44 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBListen to our podcast and learn how data analytics can help you make more confident business decisions.
Continuing the momentum: M&A trends report, 2016 year-end edition
December 29, 2016 16:25 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB VideoListen to our podcast and learn about the key findings from the Deloitte M&A trends report, 2016 year-end edition.
The rise of joint ventures: Elements of success (part two)
November 18, 2016 04:24 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBDiscover how upfront design and planning are key to the success of a joint venture.
The rise of joint ventures: Elements of success (part one)
November 07, 2016 01:29 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MBHow can you set up a joint venture for success? Listen to our podcast and learn strategies to help increase the probability of operating and exiting joint ventures successfully.
Driving the deals: US/UK M&A corridor
August 30, 2016 01:10 - 7 minutes - 57.3 MB VideoThe deal corridor between the US and the UK is the most active M&A arena in the world. But how will Brexit come into play? Listen to the full episode.
Controlling spin-off costs
July 19, 2016 02:39 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MBHow can you plan for the uncertainty of spin-offs? In this episode of our M&A Views podcast series, we explore the types of spin-off costs, what increases the complexity of a transaction, and how you can minimize the associated expenses.
The potential (and pitfalls) of cultural change in M&A (part two)
June 16, 2016 14:22 - 6 minutes - 6 MBCulture can make or break M&A success, so how can you use it to your advantage? Deloitte’s experienced M&A leaders discuss reasonable goals for timing and results, and the importance of looking at culture before day one. Tune in to the latest M&A Views podcast to explore this topic further.
The potential (and pitfalls) of cultural change in M&A (part one)
May 20, 2016 15:31 - 5 minutes - 6.49 MBCan you use culture to make your M&A transactions succeed at a higher rate? Yes—and in this podcast, we’ll talk about some specific ways M&A leaders are using culture to their advantage. This five-minute podcast can help you jump-start your thinking on the role of culture in M&A—and, most important, what you can do about it.