4. M&A Strategic Decisions

The previous chapter provides a systematic process to make M&A strategic decisions. This chapter presxents in detail this decision-making process and explain the two main M&A strategic decisions. One decision is about using M&A as part of the strategy management process to achieve long-term growth and profitability. The second decision refers to the choice of the appropriate firm for M&A that provides the best strategic fit between the two firms in the combination. Here are more details about these two decisions.

Decision 1: Should the M&A be Part of the Current Strategy?

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