The Editor's Desk: What can we learn from Metaco and Comair?

While the specific tale of Comair’s acquisition of Metaco is unique, the story of failed acquisitions is as old as corporations themselves. Most mergers fail to deliver on their promises and end up costing more than they produce. In this episode, Alec Hogg and Felicity Duncan discuss the lessons that can be learned from Metaco’s struggles. They also talk about IQ and what it really means – Felicity is a confirmed IQ sceptic, but there are plenty of people out there who put a lot of stock in the number.

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While the specific tale of Comair’s acquisition of Metaco is unique, the story of failed acquisitions is as old as corporations themselves. Most mergers fail to deliver on their promises and end up costing more than they produce. In this episode, Alec Hogg and Felicity Duncan discuss the lessons that can be learned from Metaco’s struggles. They also talk about IQ and what it really means – Felicity is a confirmed IQ sceptic, but there are plenty of people out there who put a lot of stock in the number.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.