An essay on considerations for formulating successful M&A proposals

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) holds a major role in corporate restructuring and growth of companies in the post-globalisation era. ‘Most Mergers Fail’ despite all efforts to make it successful. This study intends to study what all factors should be considered by Organisations while drafting the M&A proposal. Initially, it is studied why majority of the mergers fail as it may help policy makers to take of CSFs while drafting M&A proposals. Seven CSFs were suggested for consideration while drafting M&A proposals. The study ends with recommendations based on the study for successful M&A proposals.