Video: Synergy: Does 1+1=3?
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In another installment of our video series, I discuss what “Synergy” really means. Synergy is a word that gets bandied around a lot in the world of M&A. When discussing potential deals, companies often try to justify a mediocre deal by talking about all of the synergies that will result. Really, though there are only two types of synergy - to find out what they are, watch the video:
What do you think? Am I right? Or are there more types of synergy? Feel free to discuss below.
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