Top tips to make the best acquisition, or not

Getting a good deal has never been easy, but picking the right acquisition target is doubly challenging these days, placing an even higher value on a key ingredient in the success of private equity firms: the discipline to walk away.

When to Walk Away From a Deal

Deal making is glamorous; due diligence is not. But if your company is beginning to look again at the growth opportunities offered by acquisitions, take heed: Your due diligence team can make or break your business.

The Secrets of Great Due Diligence

Sealing the deal is the easy part. But first comes due diligence. Here’s how to calculate your target’s stand-alone value. A Harvard Business Review excerpt.