Overview on Consultants’ Activity in M/A Processes

Abstract

Theoretical background on mergers and acquisitions and consultants' role during various phases of transaction are shown in this paper. Business consultants are proven to have a significant role in M&A processes and their knowledge is verified as very important for transaction success. By using data from Mergermarket database for the financial sector in the European Union and countries in South Eastern Europe in period 2008 -2011, authors analyze business consultants' activity and point out their importance for M&A process.