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Mergercast by Strategy&

Mergercast by Strategy&

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Mergercast by Strategy& is a podcast exploring the world of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. It is a talk show with each episode focusing on a specific area of M&A/restructuring.
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Part 2 of this Mergercast series on divestitures addresses the tricky business of execution. Tom Flaherty, a principal with PwC's Strategy&, discusses common mistakes made during the actual separation, planning for the unexpected, and what considerations are needed for the entity left behind to continue successfully. Part 1 discusses why carve-outs are growing in popularity.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 53: Reducing your attractiveness to activists
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04/12/16 • 6 min

Leading practitioners of Strategy&, PwC's strategy consulting business, and principals with PwC US, Randy Starr and Hunter Hohlt discuss how in recent years companies across all sectors have been the target of activist investors. Citing examples in the Aerospace and Defense industry, they outline some of the business strategies employed by companies that make them particularly vulnerable, and tactics they can employ to decrease their attractiveness to activists.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 52: A potent weapon against activists
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03/15/16 • 11 min

In episode 52 of Strategy&'s Mergercast, Larry Jones and Joe Duerr, leading practitioners in the strategic value consulting group of the PwC U.S. deals practice, discuss how companies can best utilize their most potent weapon against shareholder activists: insider knowledge.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 50: A decade of M&A

Episode 50: A decade of M&A

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05/19/15 • 23 min

In this 50th episode of our show, Strategy& Senior Partners Gerald Adolph and Tom Flaherty, Strategy& Partner J Neely and PwC Deals Partner Gregg Nahass look back at the deals environment in 2006, the year the Mergercast by Strategy& podcast was launched, and contrast it with the M&A environment as it stands today. The four panelists also explore how the deal-making process has changed over that time, the importance of capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, the return of the megadeal, and the role of velocity and impatience in transactions.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 47: The secret to successful divestitures
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01/21/14 • 16 min

In this episode, Ahmad Filsoof, a Principal at Strategy& based in Chicago, describes a methodology for companies looking to divest a part of their business that centers on the capabilities that come with that asset. He explores the importance of a capabilities-centered approach and discusses in detail the five steps that comprise such a process: capability scoping, baseline analysis, option analysis, transition planning, and buyer engagement. This approach was first addressed in a recent strategy+business article. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2014.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 46: Utility M&A

Episode 46: Utility M&A

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10/15/13 • 11 min

In this episode, Earl Simpkins, a Partner at Strategy& based in Dallas, discusses where we are in the current wave of utilities industry M&A. Topics include the impact of natural gas pricing, environmental issues and the strengthening economy, whether a particular acquisition strategy has emerged from these factors, and how increased regulatory speed has played a role in driving combinations and post-merger integration. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2013.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 45: Best practices for China M&A
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07/22/13 • 31 min

In this episode, John Jullens, a Partner at Strategy& based in Shanghai, discusses the challenges faced by foreign companies looking to merge or acquire assets in China. He offers 8 best practices that include focusing on your own capabilities gaps when seeking Chinese partners, conducting a thorough stakeholder analysis, clarifying decision rights up front, and finding ways to earn the trust of your Chinese partners. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2013.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 44: Merger integration with an uncooperative partner
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06/03/13 • 16 min

In this episode, J Neely, a Partner at Strategy&, discusses the challenge of pre-close merger integration when one side is being uncooperative. He addresses a number of topics including the drivers behind uncooperative behavior, the types of deals in which this might occur, how big a threat lack of cooperation can be to a successful integration, and the steps management should take to address this issue before it becomes a major problem. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2013.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 40: The capabilities premium in M&A, part 2
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03/14/12 • 18 min

In this second episode in a two-part series, Gerald Adolph, Senior Partner and leader of Strategy&'s mergers and restructuring group, continues his interview with J. Neely, a Partner at the firm, about new Strategy& research finding that transactions designed to enhance or leverage companies' core capabilities outperformed other deals. They explore some specific cases where capabilities took center stage, looking at companies including Danaher Corp., Li & Fung Ltd. and Walgreen Co. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2012.
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Mergercast by Strategy& - Episode 56: Digital Deals - A New Frontier
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06/15/16 • 11 min

In Mergercast 56 J.Neely, a principal with PwC US and Joerg Krings, a partner with PwC Strategy& based in Munich, discuss the growing rationale for digital deal making, why, and the M&A challenges when these companies get together.
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How many episodes does Mergercast by Strategy& have?

Mergercast by Strategy& currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Mergercast by Strategy& cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Mergercast by Strategy&?

The episode title 'Episode 59: The new paradigm for telecoms' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mergercast by Strategy&?

The average episode length on Mergercast by Strategy& is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mergercast by Strategy& released?

Episodes of Mergercast by Strategy& are typically released every 62 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Mergercast by Strategy&?

The first episode of Mergercast by Strategy& was released on Jun 14, 2006.

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