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Inside Synergy Assessment: Towards the Real Value of M&As

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This chapter develops an effective synergy assessment model to support the process of synergy valuation and the success of pre-deal planning. The effectiveness of the synergy value depends from the valuation models, the valuation path and the assessment process. We highlight that the synergy assessment process and the effective use of synergy valuation models are critical points to cut the failure rate of mergers and acquisitions. We analyze the most relevant valuation models and the strategic factors affecting synergy: the type of synergy, the size of synergy, the timing of synergy and the likelihood of achievement. The effective use of synergy assessment models is critical to improve the success of mergers and acquisitions due-diligence.

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Garzella, S., Fiorentino, R. (2017). Inside Synergy Assessment: Towards the Real Value of M&As. In: Synergy Value and Strategic Management. Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40671-8_3

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