How the top serial acquirers create value

Contrary to popular belief, serial acquirers create less value on average than companies that rarely do M&A, according to BCG’s April 2010 analysis of more than 26,000 deals.

But the top serial acquirers generate superior value by focusing on the right targets at the right time.

Practive won't necessarily make perfect, but if acquirers follow the five key lessons of the top acquirers their chances of success will significantly increase.