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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


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


How AMD Used M&A to Turnaround Its Fate
In the fast-paced world of technology, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) achieved a remarkable turnaround - transforming from a company on the...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Oct 21, 20244 min read


What Makes a Great M&A Advisor? We Let Our Clients Do the Talking
When evaluating M&A advisory services, nothing speaks louder than client results. Recently, one of our clients - a mid-sized...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Oct 18, 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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