Mergercast by Strategy&

Justin Pettit explores the secrets of successful turnarounds based on an article he co-authored with William Jackson for Financier Worldwide. Topics include why turnarounds are so difficult, the four common characteristics of successful turnarounds and how to implement them, and expectations for future turnaround activity in the current environment. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2009.

Justin Pettit, a Partner at Booz & Company, explores the secrets of successful turnarounds based on an article he co-authored with Booz & Company Senior Partner William Jackson for Financier Worldwide. Topics include why turnarounds are so difficult, the four common characteristics of successful turnarounds and how to implement them, and expectations for future turnaround activity in the current environment.

Seamus McMahon discusses how the current environment has impacted the way post-merger integration should be handled in bank transactions. Topics include the importance of retaining top customers, how to deal with managing credit risk for the combined entity, and the need for a more deliberate approach to cost savings. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Seamus McMahon, a Partner at Booz & Company, discusses how the current environment has impacted the way post-merger integration should be handled in bank transactions. Topics include the importance of retaining top customers, how to deal with managing credit risk for the combined entity, and the need for a more deliberate approach to cost savings.

Mike McKeon shares his insights into the current banking industry meltdown in this first video edition of Mergercast by Strategy&. Mike takes on topics including the crisis' impact on business and the economy, its acceleration of the existing trend toward industry consolidation, the government bailout, and what has to happen for the crisis to truly end. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Mike McKeon, Senior Partner at Booz & Company, shares his insights into the current banking industry meltdown in this first video edition of Mergercast by Booz & Company. Mike takes on topics including the crisis' impact on business and the economy, its acceleration of the existing trend toward industry consolidation, the government bailout, and what has to happen for the crisis to truly end.

Christopher Hannegan and Sean McDade discuss the importance of measuring employee engagement as part of the transaction process and how to use that data to create effective communications. McDade and Hannegan explain the proper time to begin measurement, the kinds of questions asked, and the way this approach can add value to a merger. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Christopher Hannegan, Principal at Booz & Company, and Sean McDade, founder and CEO of PeopleMetrics, discuss the importance of measuring employee engagement as part of the transaction process and how to use that data to create effective communications. McDade and Hannegan explain the proper time to begin measurement, the kinds of questions asked, and the way this approach can add value to a merger.

Gerald Adolph, Senior Partner of Strategy& and leader of the firm's mergers and restructuring group, discusses the importance of integration planning that incorporates both the first 100 days and the merged organization's longer-term strategic goals. He explores three areas where this type of planning is most important and analyzes the impact of the current economic environment on planning. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Gerald Adolph, Senior Partner of Strategy& and leader of the firm's mergers and restructuring group, discusses the importance of integration planning that incorporates both the first 100 days and the merged organization's longer-term strategic goals. He explores three areas where this type of planning is most important and analyzes the impact of the current economic environment on planning. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Gerald Adolph, Senior Vice President of Booz & Company and leader of the firm's Mergers and Restructurings group, discusses the importance of integration planning that incorporates both the first 100 days and the merged organization's longer-term strategic goals. He explores three areas where this type of planning is most important and analyzes the impact of the current economic environment on planning.

Andrew Cainey, a Senior Executive Advisor for Strategy& in Greater China, discusses the state of the M&A market in China today. He explains why foreign companies typically buy stakes or create partnerships with Chinese entities rather than buying them outright and the recent boom in Chinese companies entering into transactions with foreign targets. Note: This podcast was originally published by Booz & Company in 2008.

Andrew Cainey, a Senior Executive Advisor for Booz & Company in Greater China, discusses the state of the M&A market in China today. He explains why foreign companies typically buy stakes or create partnerships with Chinese entities rather than buying them outright and the recent boom in Chinese companies entering into transactions with foreign targets.

Paul Hyde discusses how nearly two decades of banking industry mergers have created a group of "have-not" banks struggling to survive. He describes just what sets these banks apart from their more successful brethren, what they should do to remedy the situation, and where banking industry M&A is headed. Originally published as: Banking's haves and have-nots, Booz Allen Hamilton, 2007.

Paul Hyde, a Vice President in Booz & Company's Financial Services group, discusses how nearly two decades of banking industry mergers have created a group of "have-not" banks struggling to survive. He describes just what sets these banks apart from their more successful brethren, what they should do to remedy the situation, and where banking industry M&A is headed.