Leaner and fitter - but still need a coach

Article Abstract:

Today's business environment, with increasing pressure to remain competitive and raise profits, means that many companies are turning to strategy consultants for advice, some of whom focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Companies seeking M&A expertise look for practical and independent advice throughout the whole process. Steven Harris of PA Consulting says that M&A should be viewed as a sub-set of a company's strategy.

Acquisitions & Mergers Analysis, Management, Usage, Corporations, Business planning, Financial analysis

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Profile: Livingstone Guarantee

Article Abstract:

Merger and acquisitions (MA) expert Barrie Pearson is a restaurant inspector in his spare time. His successful MA firm, Livingstone Guarantee, was launched in 1976 from Pearson's home. Since then Pearson has worked on numerous acquisitions including the purchase of do-it-yourself store chain Do It All on behalf of retailer chain WH Smith. Pearson and the company's other directors like to retain business independence.

Officials and employees, Services, Cover Story, Interview, Livingstone Guarantee, Pearson, Barrie

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A helping hand

Article Abstract:

Nearly all large companies in the U.K. are supported by an unseen team of experts, including auditors, financial advisors and solicitors. Among them is likely to be a strategy consultancy such as LEK Partnership. The market-leading company has worked for many of Britain's largest companies in order to help them develop and improve their performance. The role of strategy consultants is explained.

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