The Winning M&A Advisor [Vol. 1, Issue 3]
Welcome to the 3rd issue of the Winning M&A Advisor, the Axial publication that anonymously unpacks data, fees, and terms…
Good afternoon, all. Today we’re reading about the necessity of measuring progress in response to feedback. Even when constructive criticism is thoughtfully given and well-received, the lack of a clear plan leaves employees with uncertainty. According to the Harvard Business Review, the ability to “self-quantify” is the key to measuring responsiveness to feedback.
Meanwhile, Forbes discusses what startup founders wish they’d done before the M&A deal. The biggest mistakes were in preparation, which often led to messy deals. Founders most often failed to document and equity organize all NDA/IP transfers.
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Middle Market Move of the Week
Acquisition financing develops in Africa. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US government’s development finance institution, partnered with Atlas Mara Limited to invest $300 million acquisition financing in Africa.
The announcement follows President Obama’s recent trip to Africa, and the project will help develop BancABC — Atlas Mara’s Southern African banking platform. With the goal of improving the business banking conditions in the area, both OPIC and Atlas Mara look forward to bringing new innovation to a growing market. Read the full press release here.