CEO's Important Role During the M&A Process - Part 1

As CEO, Exploring the Motivations and Preparation for Entering Into an M&A Transaction. George P. Shenas, Esq. hosts Robert ("Bob") Brendel, former President and CEO of T-Systems, International, and Gary E. Gist, Chairman of the Board of Intersil Corporation. George asks Gary what steps he took to prepare for the purchase from Hughes Aircraft Company of various operating entities under the Palomar Companies LLC umbrella of companies, and Gary explains some of the motivations (as equity owner and chief executive) that drove first the acquisition, and then the divestiture, of this portfolio of companies. Bob talks about the need, as an owner or CEO, to identify the core values of your company before placing your company on the market. George and Bob follow up with an exchange regarding the importance of reality-testing your assumptions and making a transparent assessment of enterprise value.

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Education

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• CEO
• M&A Process
• George Shenas
• Robert Brendel
• Gary Gist
• M&A Transaction