Candidates approach Merger and Acquisition cases with a very generic framework where Merger and Acquisition and JV's tend to be lumped together. This podcast demonstrates the power of effectively framing the case problem and introduces candidates to a very elegant / effective technique to develop strategies to capture the profits from a market. In fact, this ... Show More
Sep 2
877: Changing practice styles manages uncertainty (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style. First, candidates become used to solvi ... Show More
5m 32s
Feb 2024
Using M&A Best Practices to Get Better Deals
Brent Baxter, Chief Executive Officer at Association for Corporate Growth, and Jeff Giles, VP, Corporate Development at Core & Main (NYSE: CNM) In a highly competitive market, speed is crucial for companies wanting to do M&A. Especially with all the economic and market changes th ... Show More
50m 34s
Apr 2024
Performing Strategic Due Diligence in M&A
Andrey Galiuk, Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Before doing M&A, it is crucial for acquirers to target the right business, in the right market. Otherwise, it could potentially be a costly mistake that would waste the company's time and money. In thi ... Show More
54m 11s
Oct 2022
Formulating M&A Strategy for Proactive Sourcing
Mike Kryza, Head of Corporate Development at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Private- F500 Mergers and acquisitions are a critical part of any business, yet they can be very risky. Therefore, a clear strategy is necessary for deal success. A well-planned deal strat ... Show More
47m 17s
Jan 2024
How Not to Bomb Your First M&A Deal
Brock Blake, Co-Founder and CEO at Lendio M&A is a never-ending web of complexities and challenges. While the potential for growth and transformation is promising, the chances of failure are extremely high. To increase chances of success, acquirers must learn how to be adaptable ... Show More
45m 14s
Jun 2025
S18E27: Intro to Casing (9 of 10): EY-Parthenon M&A Case - Rapid Buses
Send us Fan MailIn episode 9 of our Intro to Casing series, we break down a classic M&A case with a market sizing element. Inspired by EY-Parthenon’s private equity work, this case features a Pan-Asian PE firm evaluating the acquisition of Rapid Buses, a Malaysian bus manufacture ... Show More
24m 43s
Feb 2024
How to Bridge Valuation Gaps in M&A
John Blair, Partner M&A Attorney at K&L Gates In M&A, it's very common for buyers and sellers to disagree on the value of the business. If both parties cannot agree on the price, the deal could fall apart. However there are certain strategies and tools that both parties can use t ... Show More
55m 16s
Mar 2024
Overcoming M&A Challenges
Douglas Barnard, former Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Legal Advisor at CF Industries (NYSE: CF) Problems don't usually surface at the early stages because it's the honeymoon phase. Both the buyer and the seller would like to see the deal happen, so they work ... Show More
56m 33s