MERGERSCORP's Podcast
MergersCorp™ is a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally.
We deliver a comprehensive suite of investment banking services to lower-middle and middle-market businesses, spanning the entire transaction lifecycle from deal origination and financial modeling to expert deal execution.
Our team comprises 110+ professionals across 23 countries, including seasoned M&A advisors, investment banking professionals, white collar lawyers, business brokers, and operating executives.
This collective expertise, underscored by hundreds of successfully executed transactions and a total portfolio of M&A sell-side mandates worth $10+ billion USD, ensures unparalleled client support and guidance.
Episodes
35 episodes
Edward Sklar COO of MergersCorp @ NY Family Office Forum 2025 Private Equity & Global M&A Deals
Edward Sklar at NY Family Office Forum 2025: Key Insights on Private Equity & Global M&AGet an inside look at the most critical discussions from the IVYFON NEW YORK CITY FAMILY OFFICE OUTLOOK 2025 FORUM!In this essential ses...
Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions: The M&A Playbook for Corporate Expansion
Strategic growth through acquisitions is the fastest path to market dominance. This episode breaks down the process of aligning M&A with your corporate strategy, focusing on identifying targets that provide crucial synergies, accessing new ...
Maximizing Value: The MergersCorp Playbook for Selling Your Business
Selling a business is one of the most important decisions an owner makes. This episode details the MergersCorp sell-side playbook for maximizing value, covering the critical stages: pre-sale preparation (cleaning financials), business valuation...
Strategic Divestitures: Optimizing the Corporate Portfolio for Maximum Value
Strategic divestitures are powerful tools for corporate renewal. This episode breaks down the process of proactively selling a non-core asset to unlock capital, fund growth in core businesses, and increase overall shareholder value. We cover as...
The MergersCorp JV Framework: A Systematic Approach to Successful Joint Ventures
Joint Ventures (JVs) are powerful growth tools, but they often fail due to poor structure. This episode breaks down The MergersCorp JV Framework, detailing its phases: from strategic rationale and partner selection to operating model design and...
Golden Visa Investment Opportunities: A Global Guide to Residency by Investment
A Golden Visa offers the ultimate blend of investment return and global mobility. This episode explores the top programs globally (e.g., Portugal, Greece, Malta), detailing the minimum investment thresholds, common avenues like real estate or f...
Asset Protection Solutions: Shielding Your Wealth from Lawsuits and Creditors
Asset Protection is essential wealth management. This episode breaks down proven solutions, including the strategic use of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs), and Offshore Trusts. Learn the legal framew...
M&A Mentoring Success: Building the Next Generation of Dealmakers
M&A Mentoring is the secret weapon for sustained transactional excellence. This episode explores the critical elements of successful mentorship: structured knowledge transfer, real-time deal coaching, and providing feedback on due diligence...
M&A Strategy Advisory: Building a Value-Driven Acquisition Thesis
M&A Strategy Advisory is the vital first step in any successful transaction. This episode details how advisors help companies formulate a clear M&A thesis, identify areas for inorganic growth, conduct a thorough portfolio review, and es...
Global Market Entry Advisory: Your Blueprint for International Expansion Success
Expanding into new countries is complex, but the rewards are vast. This episode details Global Market Entry Advisory services, covering the essential steps: market sizing, competitive analysis, defining the optimal entry mode (JV, M&A, Gree...
M&A in Soccer Clubs: Valuing the Brand, the Squad, and the Stadium
Acquiring a soccer club is unlike buying any other business. We break down the unique challenges of M&A in sports, focusing on: club valuation (which includes tangible and intangible assets like the brand and player contracts), navigating s...
Succession Planning in M&A: Protecting Value and Ensuring Post-Merger Continuity
The departure of key leaders can destroy deal value. This episode breaks down effective Succession Planning in M&A, detailing strategies for founder transition, structuring retention bonuses for critical talent, and creating a robust post-m...
Comprehensive Capital Solutions: Mastering the Full Spectrum of Debt and Equity Financing
Securing the right funding requires a holistic approach. This episode breaks down Comprehensive Capital Solutions, detailing how firms structure financing that perfectly aligns with strategic goals. We cover everything from senior debt and mezz...
Project Finance Solutions: Funding Large-Scale Infrastructure and Industrial Projects
Project Finance is the complex art of funding major infrastructure (like roads, power plants, or telecom networks). We detail the essential solutions, focusing on the non-recourse debt structure, the role of Sponsors, and the use of special pur...
Global Financial Advising: Mastering International Wealth and Corporate Finance
Operating globally requires specialized financial expertise. This episode demystifies Global Financial Advising Services, covering critical areas like cross-border M&A, managing foreign currency risk, optimizing international tax structures...
Bridging Finance Solutions: Closing the Gap with Short-Term Capital
Bridging finance is essential for time-sensitive transactions, acting as a crucial, short-term financial gap-filler. This episode explains how these loans work, their higher interest rates, common uses in real estate acquisitions (especially au...
Debt Restructuring Solutions: A Roadmap to Business Stability and Financial Turnaround
When financial distress hits, Debt Restructuring can be the lifeline. This episode details key solutions, including negotiating covenants waivers, executing debt-for-equity swaps, and understanding different forms of renegotiation (e.g., extens...
Streamlined Governance: Modern Solutions for Board Efficiency and Compliance
Corporate Governance doesn't have to be a bureaucratic bottleneck. We detail streamlined solutions that improve board effectiveness, simplify compliance processes, and enhance shareholder communication. Learn how to leverage technology to manag...
M&A and Capital Raising: The Integrated Solutions Driving Corporate Growth
Securing a deal requires both expert advice and the necessary capital. This episode details the integrated approach of M&A Advisory and Capital Raising Solutions. Learn how a single partner guides you from target identification and valuatio...
M&A Strategic Advisory: Defining the 'Why' and 'What' Behind Every Deal
M&A Strategic Advisory is where successful deals begin. This episode breaks down how advisors help companies define their M&A thesis, identify and prioritize strategic fit with targets, assess market landscape, and determine the optimal...
Swiss M&A and FINMA: Navigating Regulatory Divestitures in Financial Services
Divesting a FINMA-regulated entity in Switzerland presents unique challenges, particularly regarding confidentiality and mandatory approvals. We explain the required regulatory due diligence, the process for securing FINMA non-objection, and th...
Deal Negotiation in M&A: Strategies for Price, Terms, and Risk Allocation
Deal Negotiation is the ultimate high-stakes chess match in M&A. We dissect the critical stages, focusing on setting the anchor price, structuring earn-outs and contingent payments, and negotiating key terms like indemnification and represe...
Unlocking Investment Opportunities_ Deal Sourcing Explained
Deal Sourcing is the lifeblood of investment. We explain the process used by top firms to systematically identify and engage with companies that fit their investment thesis. Learn the difference between proprietary deal flow and auction process...
Capital Raising Essentials: The Blueprint for Funding Growth and Innovation
Securing the right capital at the right time is non-negotiable for growth. This episode breaks down the Capital Raising Essentials, covering the difference between Equity Financing (Venture Capital, Private Equity) and Debt Financing (Term Loan...
MBO Explained: The Manager's Path to Owning the Business
A Management Buyout (MBO) is a complex but powerful transaction. We explain how existing managers secure financing (often through Private Equity and leverage) to acquire the company they run. Learn the valuation, due diligence, and deal-structu...