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M&A Horror Stories Survey

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. Please review the short guidelines below before you begin:

  • Anonymity and Confidentiality: Submissions can be fully anonymous if you choose (after validating).
  • Best Effort Answers: There are no “perfect” answers. Share what you know and remember. Honest, best-effort input is all that’s needed.
  • Access to Full Results: By completing the survey, you’ll be eligible to receive access to the full set of anonymized survey findings once available — including lessons learned across industries, deal types, and execution phases.
  • Survey Time: The survey typically takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
Thanks again.


Step 1 of 9

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What was the functional area or work-stream that best represents your contribution to the initiative?
What part(s) of the initiative were you involved in?(Required)
Please estimate the number of people working directly on the initiative, by function/party, not including transitioning employees, if any.
Business Function
Buyer Employees
Buyer Advisors
Seller Employees
Seller Advisors
 
What went wrong during execution?(Required)
What were the immediate consequences?(Required)
What were the communication breakdowns or deliverable issues, if any?(Required)
Were delays, budget overruns, or legal issues involved?(Required)
How long did each phase take (in weeks)?(Required)
Strategy Development
Target Identification
Initial Contact
Preliminary Due Diligence
Valuation & Deal Structuring
Letter of Intent (LOI)
 
How long did each phase take (in weeks)?(Required)
Due Diligence
Final Negotiation
Definitive Agreement/P&S
Regulatory Approval
Closing
Post-Close Integration/Close-Out
 
How would you prefer your data be presented?
Please provide your contact details

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