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STAYING AHEAD IN THE M&A MARKET

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he M&A market of today includes significant participation from corporate buyers, PE portfolio add-ons, financial investors, special purpose acquisition companies

success factor for deals. Most managers perceive talent retention as one of the biggest influences on the success of a deal, and with a record number of employees actively job-searching, the challenge proves to be more

crucial as industries face a talent shortage. In recent times, companies take extra care in both diligence and the integration stage to retain their talent. They invest in understanding targets' points of influence while also focussing on employee engagement. Those who successfully retain key talent through integration discuss that identifying a strong and compelling vision for the future is the most significant element contributing to success; which also allows employees to work towards that vision.

and venture capital; the latter three of which have grown twice as fast in recent years. Staying ahead in complex market is key to making your business a more attractive acquisition or investment opportunity. At KBS Corporate, we are seeing enterprise values increase, making now an opportune time for shareholders to evaluate their own value and stay ahead of the rapidly changing market by focusing on some key actions.

Enterprise values are increasing, making now an opportune time for shareholders elevate their own value and stay ahead of the rapidly changing market

Revenue synergies To justify record-high deals, it's important to identify, quantify and capture revenue synergies. More recently,

Talent Elevating the importance of talent can be a critical

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