Keeping the sale of your private company on track: M&A is expected to keep growing, and mitigating problems during a deal often defaults to the CFO. Here are some common mistakes that can derail a good deal.(M & A)

Financial Executive,  April, 2007  by Sherman, Andrew J.

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More than ever, financial executives play a key role in preparing the company for an M&A transaction, both in the pre-transaction stage and in keeping the deal on track.

From the seller's side, a multitude of events can derail a potential deal, even though the seller has given strict attention to the preparations leading up to the transaction--from selecting the team (investment bankers, certified public accountants and lawyers); to deciding on the strategy and time-frame; to identifying potential buyers; to preparing the marketing document, the Confidential Information ...

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