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End-to-end M&A business process: Pre-merger

End-to-end M&A business process: Pre-merger

From the course: Managing Your Cybersecurity Program through a Merger or Acquisition

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End-to-end M&A business process: Pre-merger

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- [Narrator] In order for us to discuss the role cybersecurity due diligence plays in every M&A deal, it is important for us to first understand the end-to-end M&A business process so that we can make informed decisions, and address cybersecurity concerns throughout the transaction. By understanding the process, you will be better equipped to identify vulnerabilities, assess security controls, and manage risks to help negotiate favorable terms or make business critical decisions in a timely manner. In a nutshell, M&A process consists of three phases. Pre-merger, merger, and post-merger. In the pre-merger phase, need for M&A is realized while the executive leadership is developing the strategy for company's growth and decides to opt for inorganic growth. Based on the strategy, the company then starts to identify the types of companies they would be entrusted in acquiring or selling to. Once the company has developed a…

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