Integration5 min read
Why Most Bolt-On Acquisitions Fail to Deliver Value
Bolt-ons rarely fail at the model. They fail at six specific points between the deal thesis and the first hundred days of ownership.
Adel Hameed12 May 2026
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Short, practical pieces on how acquisitions are analyzed, diligenced, and integrated. Written for acquirers and investors, not for a general audience. We publish method, never client detail.
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Diligence3 min read
Founder Dependency: The Diligence Category Most Buyers Get Wrong
Over-reliance on a departing owner is not a general risk note. It is a category that can be structured, tested, and scored before signing.
Roula Akl2 June 2026
Diligence4 min read
What a Readiness Score Actually Measures
A score that rewards good numbers stops being a readiness measure. Ours measures whether something is established and evidenced, not whether it is favourable.
Adel Hameed21 July 2026
Cross-Border3 min read
Diligence at Institutional Speed: What Changes When You Move Beyond a Single Region
Acquiring outside your home market does not require a different diligence method. It requires a different reading of the same evidence.
André Oppel9 June 2026