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How Synergy Delusions Destroy Mergers
Most mergers fail not because the math is wrong, but because the synergy numbers are fiction. In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna dissect how executive teams manufacture 'cost synergies' to justify premium valuations, often ignoring the hidden friction of cultural integration. We examine a specific case where a $2 billion acquisition collapsed under the weight of overstated operational efficiencies, revealing why true value creation requires looking past the balance sheet to the people actually doing the work. If you are an operator or investor, understanding the…
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