One of the persistent puzzles surrounding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is its propensity for failure. In … theory, a merger or acquisition adds value in multiple ways: by either creating economies of scale or scope or by producing …, much of the research in this area has failed to uncover added value from merger and acquisition activity in either …

) and information technology (IT) due diligence in the context of merger/acquisition transactions. Both the author's own …

to successfully execute a merger or acquisition. In 2017, a record number of M&A deals closed in the advisor space - 168 … firms has also increased, with average acquisitions involving wealth managers exceeding $1.01 billion in assets under … management. For many advisors, it only takes a handful of missteps during a merger or acquisition to jeopardize their business …

Managing organizations -- Management and control: organizational preparedness -- Understanding IT acquisitions … preparedness: organizational perspectives -- Understanding IT acquisitions: associated models -- Conceptualization of IT …