We explore critical stages of M&A transactions and examine how AI is now available for deployment at each stage and the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm an antitrust expert and former FTC general counsel. Mergers are in the antitrust spotlight. In July 2021, President Biden ...

Charities are looking for strategic partners to survive a rough 2025, and they hope foundations — which have long pushed for consolidation — will help pay for the mergers. It’s easy to picture a ...

Explore how mergers and acquisitions affect employees, covering job security, benefits, and adapting to corporate changes.

In the business world, mergers are a familiar response to changing market conditions. When markets tighten, costs rise, or customer needs shift, leaders look for ways to strengthen operations. Mergers ...

While firms are eager to find appropriate combinations, any sort of downcycle in the economy could have a "disquieting effect," said the author of a new report. The total number of mergers in Q1 this ...

A merger isn’t just a business transaction; it’s a human experience. Beyond the spreadsheets, contracts, and press releases lies the real challenge—and opportunity—of a merger: bringing people ...

If your bank or credit union hasn’t been purchased by another financial institution lately, it may be coming soon — or maybe your bank is one of the buyers. Experts predict more mergers and ...

With health systems now controlling the majority of U.S. hospital beds, mergers often promise better care. However, a paper published in September 2025 in Social Science & Medicine by University of ...