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Financial Services Review | Wednesday, January 04, 2023
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Mergers and acquisitions offer a wide range of benefits that can be gained by implementing the right mergers and acquisitions strategy to meet company objectives and capture synergies, profitable growth, and deal valuation.
FREMONT, CA: A business merger or acquisition presents an effective strategy for company expansion and new revenue streams that can enhance bottom-line profitability. From increasing market access and reducing market competition to improving performance and bringing down production costs, many mergers and acquisitions benefits make consolidation a lucrative and attractive opportunity for companies.
Economies of Scale
The end goal of a merger and acquisition is often to realise economic gains and economies of scale. This is possible when the two companies involved in the merger and acquisition are stronger, more productive and efficient together. Businesses consolidate to reap benefits such as increased access to capital, better bargaining power in the market, lower costs resulting from high-volume production, and more.
Economies of Scope
Mergers and acquisitions' benefits include economy of scope referring to the reduction in production costs of one product due to the production of another related item. One product supports another to alleviate the overall cost. Economies of scope occur when producing more goods is economical than making single or fewer products. Mergers and acquisitions can lead to economies of scope that are difficult to achieve through organic growth.
Competitive Edge in the Market
Mergers and acquisitions indicated greater financial strength for both companies involved in the transaction. Having greater economic power leads to higher market share, more influence over customers, and a decreased competitive threat. In most scenarios, bigger companies are harder to compete against.
Access to the Best Talent
Talent acquisition is a significant concern for companies wishing to excel in the market. The recruitment industry knows that talented employees are attracted to popular and big names. Consequently, the bigger the organisation, the better access it has to the best available talent. This trend is seen across industries, from manufacturing to technology and services.
Access to Resources
Businesses in the same domain can improve access to materials, suppliers, and tangible resources through acquisition. For instance, a business may acquire or merge with one of its suppliers to enhance production cycles and ensure access to critical materials.
Diversification of Risk Through Portfolio Divergence
Mergers and acquisitions allow firms to spread risk across different revenue streams by diversifying their products, services, and prospects. If a revenue stream falls short, businesses will still have different income streams to fall back on and continue operations. Companies can guarantee sustainability in the long run through the diversification of their risks.
Despite the obvious benefits of mergers and acquisitions, businesses must implement the appropriate mergers and acquisitions strategies to meet their specific circumstances and goals. Moreover, it is necessary to ensure successful post-merger integration, which is fundamental to obtaining synergies, profitable growth, and deal valuation.