Abstract :
The paper describes some of the negative effects and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions, both on the buyer and the target company. Tips on how to make life easier in mergers and acquisitions trade are given. Some considerations include takeover time, failure rates, survival - which depends on how deeply the manager can drive continuous improvement into the culture by informing and empowering the workforce, people factor - securing the leadership and identifying and securing the top talent, and preparation by the takeover team.
