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Hi Everyone, I have an interview at a Big 4 for an Operations M&A team. I have asked for sample cases and looked endlessly on the internet but am struggling to find any insight into what the case might look like. This is for an Integration & separation position. Along with case help, what framework would you use to solve these cases? Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Mergers & Acquisition Mergers and Acquisitions Post-Merger Integration

Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2023

Hi there, So based on your role, we're looking at M&A. But based on the team, there's also some operations. I'd find cases for both. Feel free to message me as well - I have tons of cases across both topics that I p ... (read entire answer)

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Soda company merger estimation case

Case Mergers & Acquisition

Most recent answer on Dec 07, 2023

Rose

Rose gave the best answer on Dec 07, 2023

Hello, I think based on the estimated combined market share of 85% after the merger, it appears that a merger would be recommended. The higher market share achieved through the merger could improve the companies' compet ... (read entire answer)

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Bain - Global M&A

Bain & Company Mergers & Acquisition

Most recent answer on Sep 17, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 17, 2022

Dear Anonym A, I hope to shed some light on your question. You can think of Bain operations in a 2-dimension matrix with industries/verticals as one dimension and capabilities as the other dimension. A typical consultin ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Anonymous, I would suggest considering the following points: What is the goal of the founders/investors? Get rich, create a billion-company, reach 1 million clients worldwide, etc? As Vlad said, without such in ... (read entire answer)

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