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CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.  

CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.  

CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.  

CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.  

CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.  

CEOs love M&A deals. When they work, 1 + 1 = 3. But here’s the catch: they rarely do. 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. They promise synergies, scale, and transformative growth. But what they deliver is: - Overpriced valuations that bleed cash - Cultural clashes that drive talent away - Integration chaos that derails operations - Missed synergies that remain nothing more than promises The result? Most M&A deals destroy value instead of creating it. Why does this keep happening? Because M&A is treated as a flashy shortcut to growth— When it’s really the most complex and risky move a company can make. Get my 150 point M&A Checklist and learn to maximize deal success: https://bit.ly/3ZBtRUt Here’s why most deals fall apart: 1️⃣ Strategic misalignment Too many deals chase growth, not value. ↳ Targets don’t align with the acquirer’s core strengths or strategic goals. ↳ What you get is friction, not synergy. 2️⃣ Overpaying for potential In the heat of the deal, discipline disappears. ↳ CEOs pay a premium for hype, locking in underperformance ↳ What you get is a fast track to failure. 3️⃣ Synergies that never materialize Synergies sell the deal, but they rarely show up. ↳ Cost synergies underestimate complexity. ↳ Revenue synergies overestimate market realities. ↳ Without a detailed execution plan, synergies stay on paper. 4️⃣ Cultural Clashes Merging two companies means merging two cultures—and that’s where things get messy. ↳ Misalignment drains morale, causes talent to flee, and stalls progress. ↳ Cultural diligence should be as rigorous as financial diligence. 5️⃣ Integration Failure Integration is the graveyard of M&A deals. ↳ CEOs treat it as an afterthought instead of a priority. ↳ No detailed plans. ↳ Limited resources. ▷▷▷ What all this means for CEOs M&A isn’t a shortcut to market dominance—it’s a calculated risk. To win, you need: ↳ Strategic alignment: Align every deal with your core goals. ↳ Cultural alignment: Treat culture as a make-or-break factor. ↳ Grounded synergies: Build plans based on operational reality. ↳ Integration planning: Start before the deal is signed, not after. ↳ Valuation discipline: Walk away when the price doesn’t make sense. ↳ Appropriate financing: Align financing structures with cash flow patterns Remember: Most deals fail because they skip the hard work in favor of the headlines. M&A isn’t magic. It’s not 1 + 1 = 3. It’s strategy, execution, and discipline. If you’re not ready to play that game, you’re better off not playing at all. ▷▷ Want to learn to connect business objectives with finance strategy and drive results? Start here: https://bit.ly/3Owa5U4 Like, Comment, and Share if this was helpful. And follow Oana Labes, MBA, CPA for more.