Delivering the Deal

In this episode of Delivering the Deal, Jeff Black sits downwith Dharmendra Singh, CEO of MergerWare, and Dhruv Mehra, Partner in Mercer’s M&A Advisory practice, to explore how the Mercer–MergerWare alliance is transforming M&A deal management.Discover how innovative technology combined with human capital expertise streamlines complex integrations, accelerates decision-making, and maximizeslong-term value—especially in multi-country, high-stakes mergers. Tune in to learn real-world insights and best practices for navigating the future of deal execution.

Join Jeff Black, Global Leader of Mercer’s M&A Advisory Services, in this episode of the Delivering the Deal podcast as he speaks with Dan Jackson, Senior Principal and Pensions Actuary at Mercer, and Nick Gibson, ManagingDirector at Cardano Advisory. They delve into the transformative recent changes in the UK Defined Benefit pension landscape and how these shifts are creatingnew avenues for investors to unlock value from businesses with these pension plans. Learn how these developments can enhance deal-making strategies and present unique opportunities for global investors looking to create value through pension surpluses. Tune in for actionable insights that connect investment strategies with the evolving pension landscape, empowering you to maximize deal value in today’s market.

What are the key factors that drive organizations to initiate divestitures and carve-outs? In this episode, join host Jeff Black who is joined by M&A experts across MMC-- Scott Brady (Marsh), Bernd Oehring (Oliver Wyman), and Chuck Moritt (Mercer). They’ll explore the triggers, considerations, and challenges involved in creating divestiture deal value in this episode. They’ll also provide valuable insights for business leaders and deal professionals navigating the intricacies of executing divestiture deals.

What does the future hold for M&A? In this episode, our guest William Jefferson Black, Co-founder of the Transaction Advisors Institute and Chair of the annual M&A Conference Series, discusses the ever-evolving transformation in the M&A market. William explores various aspects, including the regulatory environment, the increasing complexity of deals, and the potential challenges posed by the move to a hybrid workforce. Tune in to this insightful discussion that sheds light on the future of M&A.

Retention strategies strive to provide a strong reason for key talent to stay with the company. What are the monetary and non-monetary tactics to encourage retention post-deal? Find out how organizations should incorporate these trends and retain critical talent. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights

What should companies be doing now to prepare for deals in 2024? During this episode, our guest, Julian Bell, Partner, Senior M&A Engagement Lead, UK, shares his perspectives on the M&A market in the European Union and the United Kingdom, as well as predictions for 2024. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights

In this episode, we discuss the private equity industry's challenges regarding attracting and retaining female talent and some key levers to pull to progress in this area. Our host, Jeff Black, speaks with Lucy Brown, Senior DEI consultant at Mercer, and Jaclyn Andrasek, Global Fund Development Leader at Marsh, who wrote an article addressing these issues. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights

Curious about Brazil's M&A environment? In today's episode, we'll focus on the Brazilian deal landscape. Mercer's M&A Leader for Brazil, Renata Andrade, shares her insight into the opportunities and challenges for creating a successful deal in Brazil. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights

In today's episode, we'll focus on a topic that many of our clients have been discussing lately. American companies nearshoring production and supply chains in Mexico for the North American market. How do they get started and why should deal professionals head down this route? Mercer's M&A Leader for Mexico, Sofia Cruz, gives insight into why companies are looking to nearshore and how this can be both an opportunity and a challenge - and what to look out for to be better positioned for success. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights

In this episode, Scott Jarboe, Mercer Wealth’s Defined Benefit Segment Leader for the US and Alla Iagniatinskaia a Senior Principal in Mercer’s M&A Advisory Services Team share ideas to properly manage DB and DC retirement plans in a transaction so they do not disrupt your deal. For more details: https://www.mercer.com/M&A-Insights