A successful M&A—like a good marriage—needs both parties to understand and embrace their differences. Here’s how.

The high-profile lawsuit brought by Twitter against Elon Musk raises an issue close to all board members’ hearts.

Study finds that sentiments expressed in press statements by a target firm can be a good indicator of how well a takeover bid will go.

GE has been pursuing M&As for over 20 years—with disastrous outcomes. A closer look reveals obvious governance failures.

US crime agency says the hard deadlines involved in M&A transactions pressures victims to pay up for fear of affecting stock values.

A study of start-up acquisitions shows that important patterns on both sides lead to a successful integration.

This year has seen 111 mega deals, up on last year’s 97, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty over Brexit.

Investigations by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority are at an “unprecedented” level, with a number of big name takeovers subject to review.

The appetite for M&A is rising despite uncertain times. Behind it is the growing popularity of quarterly portfolio reviews.

Investors want a clear plan of action from GKN, as the board furiously dismisses Melrose’s offer to acquire the aerospace and engineering business.