Season 2 Episode 01:
What Really Happens in an M&A Deal?
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Hazvinei Mugwagwa continues the Talking M&A series with a practical walkthrough of the M&A transaction process—from early discovery and letters of intent to due diligence, closing, and post-transaction integration.
Designed for founders, business owners, and executives, this conversation demystifies what really happens behind the scenes and why early planning matters. Hazvinei explores common pitfalls around NDAs, term sheets, due diligence readiness, transaction structures, and post-closing obligations, while highlighting the emotional and operational realities that often catch sellers off guard.
This episode covers:
- Why M&A should be viewed as a process, not an event, and how that mindset changes preparation
- Common pitfalls when owners engage advisors too late, after leverage has shifted
- Why being due-diligence ready can accelerate deals and reduce disruption
- The practical differences between asset sales and equity sales, and how each affects timing and complexity
- What to expect after signing, including integration, earnouts, escrows, and indemnities
Host: Hazvinei Mugwagwa
Hazvinei approaches deal-making and transactions like soccer, valuing teamwork and achieving success when every participant brings their best effort to deliver optimal outcomes on and off the field.
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