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      To achieve strong growth through M&A it's imperative to develop a repeatable model based on four key disciplines. Success rates double when you master these critical capabilities. 

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      Our global team of M&A advisory experts has helped companies across industries and geographies develop a disciplined, repeatable model that addresses four critical capabilities: target selection, investment thesis, value creation, and risk mitigation.

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