Identifying Common Red Flags in M&A Case Studies

As most case studies revolve around M&A scenarios, you will be expected to spot both green flags (i.e. positive factors that point to the proposed deal being a good idea) and red flags (i.e. adverse factors that suggest the proposed deal should be approached with caution or aborted altogether).

Most case studies throw up similar green and red flags, and this article provides a low-down of the most common red flags indicating a proposed M&A transaction to be good for the buyer.

You may want to use this article as a mental tick-list during your case studies to ensure that you aren’t missing any potential risks!