McKinsey on Finance, Number 64

Businesses with different financial profiles can tax managers and put performance at risk. When divesting isn’t an option, here’s how to manage the conflicts.

Companies advance myriad strategies for creating value with acquisitions—but only a handful are likely to do so.

When investors understand where deal value comes from, they tend to reward companies up front.

Revenue synergies can make a good deal even better.

Aggressive goals can dramatically improve a company’s performance. But unachievable goals can do more harm than good. Here’s how to stretch without breaking.