Introducing the Crypto Series of M&A+ The Art After the Deal For centuries, money has been the foundation of human civilization. It fuels economies, enables trade, and determines wealth. Yet, most people rarely stop to ask: What is money? Why does it work? And how is it that today, we use it without ever actually […]
Private equity firms have long relied on financial engineering to generate returns, but in today’s competitive landscape, operational value creation is the key differentiator. Firms like Clearlake Capital and Platinum Equity have pioneered structured, branded methodologies—O.P.S.® (Operations, People, Strategy) and M&A&O® (Mergers, Acquisitions & Operations), respectively—to ensure their portfolio companies not only survive but thrive […]
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) don’t fail in the boardroom; they fail in execution. Deals are signed with high expectations, but without the right approach to integration, value creation can stall—or worse, disappear entirely. Having managed complex M&A transitions with 80+ contracts, custom-built tracking platforms, and hands-on operational leadership, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to […]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies often face leadership gaps—whether due to executive departures, mergers and acquisitions, or organizational restructuring. Enter fractional leadership, a growing trend where experienced professionals step in on an interim basis to provide stability, drive strategy, and set the stage for permanent leadership. Unlike traditional full-time executives, fractional leaders, whether independent […]
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Don Yakulis, a seasoned M&A integration leader who has managed over 50 global deals across countries like Finland, Japan, Korea, and Malta. With executive experience at a variety of companies including: Light & Wonder, Visa, SAP, Nokia, Cisco, and Synopsis, […]
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often regarded as a numbers game—a race to close deals and maximize financial returns. But the true art of M&A goes beyond signing contracts and calculating synergies. It’s about the people, the processes, and the long-term vision that bring deals to life and ensure their success. This philosophy is encapsulated […]
Welcome to M&A+ The Art After the Deal. Lisa introduces the podcast and special guest Ivan Golubic, a corporate finance and development expert, managing partner at Abbott Group. Ivan’s inspiring journey—from immigrating to the U.S. during the Yugoslavian war to becoming a leader in global M&A—sets the stage for insights into the critical gaps in […]
In any merger, acquisition, or divestiture, transitioning contracts is one of the most complex yet critical tasks. With multiple parties involved—consulting firms, legal teams, divestiture and integration teams, and internal stakeholders—the process can quickly become chaotic. Each group often maintains its own contract lists, names documents differently, and uses inconsistent data formats. The result? Confusion, […]
In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success is rarely a straightforward journey. From high-stakes negotiations to the intricacies of integration, every deal brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. Few understand this better than Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development at State Street, a global leader in financial services. In a […]
First, here are 6 M&A deals that did not achieve a successful outcome and the reasons behind their failures: 1. Sears and Kmart Outcome: Failed Why: The 2005 merger of Sears and Kmart aimed to create a retail powerhouse but ultimately failed. The combined company struggled with declining foot traffic, poor strategic direction, and […]
