Transaction Advisory

Driving growth with technology-enabled mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Why tech in corporate and private equity M&A matters

Deal professionals recognize that their strategy and M&A functions are ripe for transformation. With generative AI, they now have the tools to accelerate their reinvention journeys and drive greater value. The technologies that support reinvention are steadily advancing. The necessary skills are continuously evolving.

44%

of M&A executives report that the primary rationale for their acquisitions was the target’s AI or technology capabilities.

74%

of CEOs believe technology integration in M&A is a competitive advantage and growth enabler.

93%

of CIOs believe M&A transactions accelerate the implementation of new technology initiatives.

How transaction advisory is changing

Tailor your approach

Today’s deals require highly customized approaches to extract the most value.

Regulatory scrutiny is greater than ever. Anticipate and prepare for increasingly extended close timelines, especially in cross-border deals.

18+ months

Average time of announcement to close in megadeals has increased from 9–12 months to more than 18 months.

AI can transform deal processes from pace of deal identification to due diligence to execution. Develop an end-to-end strategy to incorporate AI models and capabilities into the full range of your deal processes.

68%

Two out of three executives expect generative AI to help generate higher alpha on their transactions.

Deal motivation trends have rapidly shifted from capturing economies of scale to driving new growth. Continuously reevaluate and reimagine your approach, starting at diligence, to maximize value creation.

51%

More than half of deals are motivated by growth, up from 37% less than 10 years ago.

Compared to traditional M&A, divestitures are a muscle that’s rarely used in growth agendas. Consider a full range of strategies to fuel inorganic growth.

3x

Businesses completing divestitures outperformed the S&P at a rate of 3x compared to businesses that only made acquisitions in the same period.

What you’ll achieve

End-to-end value advantage

From pre-deal strategy and synergy identification to post-close execution, you can develop a strategy that maximizes value capture across dealcycles.

People-centric advantage

Effectively manage change, ensure cultural alignment, engage stakeholders and improve retention to ensure continuity and drive successful and enduring outcomes.