Serial acquirers are regularly faced with the question of whether or not the target's brand should be maintained, and if so, should be tied to the parent company. 

This discussed considered common missteps involving brands and their cultural identity, explored ways high performing acquirers manage acquired brands / portfolios, reviewed variations in vertical and horizontal M&A strategies and the impact on brand frameworks including...

This discussion looked at methods for reviewing financial performance and strategic operational value from past acquisitions to model optimal buy-side transactions and guide the deal sourcing process.

Clark O’Niell, Managing Director in the EY-Parthenon practice of Ernst & Young LLP, began the conversation asking the participants how they use data analytics, especially from their own portfolios, as part of...