Why Mergers Fail and How to Spot Trouble Early
研究发现近半数并购交易最终失败，平均耗时10年才解除。原因主要是初始契合度差和意外干扰，这会摧毁股东价值、消耗领导精力并损害信誉。
Nearly half of all M&A deals are eventually undone, taking an average of 10 years to unwind. Research reveals that poor initial fit and unforeseen disruptions are the typical causes of failed corporate mergers, which ultimately destroy shareholder value, absorb leadership attention, and damage credibility. The Corporate Divorce Matrix can help leaders diagnose which path their deal is likely to follow and make smarter, more sound decisions at every stage of the M&A process.