The success of a deal is contingent on a variety of factors. The financial performance of the target company and its projections is one of the most important factors. A healthy balance sheet and a steady increase in revenue are excellent indicators. Other factors include cultural compatibility, the capacity to scale operations and presence intellectual property such as trademarks and patents.
A successful deal is dependent on careful planning and execution. A thorough due diligence process can assist in identifying the potential for pitfalls and roadblocks which can then be addressed in advance of the deal. This is especially important for deals that involve the large amount of cash or stock.
A successful approach to deal sourcing is to create and maintain a strong network of professionals in the industry and investor. These relationships can provide you with early access to a variety of off-market opportunities. For example a real estate agent may establish relationships with brokers and investors to gain early access to commercial properties prior to when they are available on the market.
Acquirers often evaluate deal success against the objectives they set for the company that was purchased including synergy growth and growth in revenue. These targets are often accomplished or exceeded, encouraging acquirers to believe they’ve created value. However, this could cost the business that is already in place, and could struggle to run as expected after integrating digital storages in business operations the acquisition.