April 20, 2021

A Corporate M&A Series: Your Next Deal Will Be Different - Part 2

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe in early 2020, its impact on M&A volume was immediate. M&A activity rebounded with announced volumes for the 4th quarter of 2020 exceeding 2019 levels. Still, the pandemic recalibrated the ways in which buyers and sellers analyze and value targets.

In the second installment of A&M’s Your Next Deal Will Be Different series, we examine common COVID-19 adjustments that buyers and sellers are making to EBITDA, trends in valuation and forecasts, and trends in contingent consideration provisions.

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A Corporate M&A Series: Your Next Deal Will Be Different - Part 4

In the fourth installment of A&M’s Your Next Deal Will Be Different series, we examine talent strategy and retention during the Great Resignation.

A Corporate M&A Series: Your Next Deal Will Be Different - Part 3

In the third installment of A&M’s Your Next Deal Will Be Different series, we examine ways in which a company can leverage ESG tactics to mitigate risks and add value to their M&A transactions.

A Corporate M&A Series: Your Next Deal Will Be Different - Part 1

The pandemic has significantly impacted M&A activity. In stark contrast
to the historic highs seen globally over the past five years, the economic
uncertainty created by it essentially paused transactions in the
market in early spring of 2020.

Thought Leadership

Tax Integration after M&A

April 30, 2025

During this engaging session, we explored key Dutch tax considerations and strategies to a successful tax integration after a deal.

Thought Leadership

Kevin M. Jacobs Discusses Taxpayer Reliance on Proposed CAMT Regulations

April 30, 2025

Tax advisors grappling with the complexities of the proposed regulations for the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) are gaining clarity, thanks to insights from leading experts in the field.

Press Releases

Alvarez & Marsal to Serve as Advisors to the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)

April 29, 2025

A&M Media & Entertainment group is partnering with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) as AI Consultants in Residence to drive AI innovation in digital advertising and shape the future of the industry.

Thought Leadership

Managing Director Sean Trahan Featured in Bloomberg Tax

April 29, 2025

Managing Director Sean Trahan was recently featured in Bloomberg Tax's article, "Companies Advised to Weigh Relocating IP Under Trump Tariffs."

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