From the NACD Library:
M&A and Transaction Risk Oversight
M&A deal volume in the U.S. reached a record high in 2015. A recent meeting of the NACD Advisory Council on Risk Oversight focused on the board's oversight of M&A transactions including understanding the board's role during a transaction, identifying questions to consider when evaluating potential deals, and establishing a process for determining transaction success.
Topics covered include:
- Engaging management about possible deals
- Determining if a proposed deal advances company strategy
- Identifying culture and talent risks
- Measuring the success of a transaction
- Establishing effective oversight processes
You are invited to download a complimentary copy of the summary from this meeting.
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