According to a survey conducted among M&A practitioners worldwide in 2021, poor cultural fit, lack of trust among parties, and a lack of commitment among management were indicated as the main factors for M&A deals failure. Unclear strategy and objectives, as well as unclear governance and decision-making structures were also among the main reasons for deals failure.
Main factors for failure of M&A deals according to M&A practitioners worldwide 2021
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Bain & Company. (February 7, 2022). Main factors for failure of M&A deals according to M&A practitioners worldwide 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1295764/factors-for-manda-failure-worldiwide/
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Bain & Company. "Main Factors for Failure of M&a Deals According to M&a Practitioners Worldwide 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Feb 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1295764/factors-for-manda-failure-worldiwide/
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Main factors for failure of M&A deals according to M&A practitioners worldwide 2021 [Graph], Bain & Company, February 7, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1295764/factors-for-manda-failure-worldiwide/