Recurring Mistakes (And Remedies) For Life Sciences M&A
Life science management teams fall victim to recurring mistakes and entrapments. This article discusses avoidable missteps in M&A transactions and their respective remedies.
Recurring Mistakes (And Remedies) For Life Sciences M&A
Published in Life Science Leader, January 2018
Authors: Dr. Oded Ben-Joseph and Thomas Busby
As members of a specialized life sciences investment banking group focused on private equity financing and M&A, we often note that life science management teams fall victim to recurring mistakes and entrapments. Below is a list of avoidable missteps in M&A transactions and their respective remedies.
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