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Why CEOs Need a '10' for Their M&A Strategy
Stephen Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, once described the difference between talent levels in a way that should make every CEO...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Jul 303 min read


21 Years, 315 Deals, 0% Long-Term Return: What Every CEO Can Learn From Citigroup's M&A Frenzy Era
Picture this: You're the CEO of a major corporation. Over 21 years, you execute 315 acquisitions - averaging 1.25 deals per month. Your...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Jul 284 min read


You’re Either At The Table - Or You’re On The Menu
Too many people think buying a business is like buying property. It’s not. It’s a battlefield. If you don’t know the rules, you’ll get eaten alive.

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Apr 252 min read


Competitive Bidding in M&A: Learning from GE's $10.6 Billion Mistake
At Zenify Investments, we often advise our clients to approach auctions or competitive bidding situations with extreme caution. Why? Let...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Dec 22, 20244 min read


$100M Lesson: Why M&A Due Diligence Isn't Just About Ticking Boxes
A few years ago, an NDIS business went on the market for sale and was eventually sold for $100 million. Given the size of the deal, the...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Nov 6, 20243 min read


M&A: The Business Dating Game
Heart-shaped red lock hanging over a bar, symbolising the bond and commitment in mergers and acquisitions, with a distant townscape in...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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