The Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2021

F i nance Month l y M&A Awards 2021 - SPECIAL FEATURE - - 18 - M&A DEAL IS IN THE ‘2 IN 10’ THAT INCREASE VALUE Karen Thomas-Bland, Advisory Member of The Chairman’s Network The M&A environment is likely to stay strong in 2021, but the success rate of M&A deals isn’t great with 8 out of 10 failing to increase shareholder value. Finance Monthly hears from Karen Thomas-Bland, Advisory Member of The Chairman’s Network and Global Board Level Adviser on how to ensure your M&A is one of the 2 in 10. HOW TO ENSURE YOUR