Acquisitions can be very attractive. They make great PR and signal the purchasing company’s strength, growth and longevity. A 2019 PricewaterhouseCoopers study on M&A trends* , however, issues a word of caution - 53% of acquisitions underperform their industry peers, on average, in the 24 months following completion of the deal.
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