Automation of Mergers and Acquisitions: M&A Strategy Processes: Theory, Tasks and Automatability - Softcover

Popp, Karl Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3758301866 ISBN 13: 9783758301865

Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand, 2023

Synopsis

This book addresses key issues during the creation of corporate strategy and M&A strategy by explaining how to define a complete and consistent strategy, use an all-encompassing scope for the strategy to avoid blind spots, include ecosystem and platform strategy, define M&A strategy and its exact relationships to corporate strategy, and how to define strategic fit of two companies. It also lays the foundation for a data-driven strategy.

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About the Author

Dr. Karl Michael Popp is a member of the Corporate Development, Strategy and New Growth Team in the Office of the CEO at SAP SE in Germany. In his 30 year career at large and small software companies, he has worked on over 50 strategic partnerships and over thirty-six acquisitions and successful merger integrations as well as a few divestitures, including SAP´s largest divestiture of the financial services business to create SAP Fioneer. In parallel, he frequently improved the process and selected many tools for M&A automation.
He is a speaker, author of many books and scholarly articles as well as advisor on software and platform business models, software ecosystems and merger automation and he runs enticing workshops and trainings on software ecosystems and mergers and acquisitions.

From the Back Cover

This book addresses key issues during the creation of corporate strategy and M&A strategy by explaining how to define a complete and consistent strategy, use an all-encompassing scope for the strategy to avoid blind spots, include ecosystem and platform strategy, define M&A strategy and its exact relationships to corporate strategy, and how to define strategic fit of two companies. It also lays the foundation for a data-driven strategy.

Here´s what readers say:

'This book focuses on the aspects of modern-day M&A which include adapting to digital transformation, automation, and bringing forth new practices. Dr. Popp has eloquently laid out new practices and solves the problem where old M&A processes from the early part of the century now change and adapt to the new-age business reality. A highly recommended read for those who want to acquire businesses in the digital era.'
Nitin Kumar, Co-Founder, zblocks

'By incorporating ecosystem and platform strategies, this book offers a holistic approach to corporate strategy and M&A that ensures no blind spots are left unaddressed. '
Thomas Aidan Curran, Ory Corp

'The author does an excellent job of explaining complex strategy concepts in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.'
Prof. Dr. Peter Buxmann, TU Darmstadt

'Dr. Popp's book on "M&A Strategy Definition: Theory, Tasks and Automatability" highlights the challenges and provides solutions how to implement a holistic M&A strategy as part of an overall end-to-end M&A process. As the strategic rational serves as the northern star of any transaction, the book will be a widely applicable and invaluable contribution within the M&A research space. '
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Feix, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

'This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in M&A, as it provides a clear and detailed explanation of how to define M&A strategy and its exact relationship to your company's broader corporate strategy.'
Dr. Juergen Abrams, Abrams Industries

Target audience
Strategy experts and M&A professionals as well as students and teachers in the field of strategy and M&A.
About the author
Dr. Karl Michael Popp ( works in the Corporate Development, Strategy and New Growth Team at SAP SE. He works on mergers and acquisitions, responsible for product due diligence, post-merger integrations and M&A process excellence. He is a renowned expert, speaker, and author about mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration and the software business.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3758301866
• ISBN 13: 9783758301865
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 202
• Editor: Schneider Stefan