What happens when U.S. private equity playbooks collide with family-run firms in Brazil—or carve-out integrations stretch across Germany, Romania, and the Czech Republic?Welcome back to the fireside chat between Ammar Misto, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at Atar Capital, and Ricardo Lacerda, Founder and CEO of BR Partners; formerly Head of LATAM for Citi; CEO Brazil for Goldman Sachs. Originally recorded live on March 25th at the 2025 Distressed Investing Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, this episode features the session “The Cultural Power of a Cross-Border Transaction Experience.” This conversation is now adapted for podcast, we believe the key takeaways from their discussion are both relevant and timeless for discerning professionals in M&A, private equity, and investment banking. In this insightful episode, Ammar Misto and Ricardo Lacerda dive deep into the untold truths of cross-border M&A—from bureaucratic landmines and currency chaos to vacation delays that derail deals. Hear real stories of cultural missteps, leadership pivots, and the art of earning trust across continents.Whether you're buying across borders or preparing for global expansion, this episode is your crash course in international dealmaking.Tune in now to learn why understanding culture may be your best due diligence.Attention M&A Professionals and Dealmakers! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts and thought leaders at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 15th & 16th at the heart of vibrant New York, City. Hurry and register now! Click here:https://events.maadvisor.com/2025LeadershipInDealmakingSummitDo you want to know more about The M&A Advisor? Please visit us at https://maadvisor.comLove our podcasts? Subscribe to our M&A Advisor Podcast in Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Finally, subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking the link- https://maadvisor.com/maalerts/subscribeTill next time, stay tuned and happy dealing!

What really drives deal success in today’s competitive M&A market?

Welcome back to this fireside chat from the Deal Forum at the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit, held on November 24–25 in New York City.

This insightful conversation between Cory Strickland, Senior Managing Director M&A at Generational Equity, and Rajesh Sharma, Director of Corporate Development at ITOCHU Corp., on the topic- “Dealmaking: Staying on Advisor’s Radar, Dealflow, Roll-Up Strategies and Beyond” has been repurposed into a podcast episode.

The perspectives from their conversation remain especially relevant in 2025, offering timely and lasting guidance for forward-looking professionals navigating M&A strategy, corporate development, and strategic dealmaking."In this exclusive episode, Rajesh Sharma of Itochu and Corey Strickland of Generational Equity pull back the curtain on corporate development and sell-side strategy.

From joint ventures vs. acquisitions, to roll-up tactics, post-sale matchmaking, and how strategic buyers approach risk, this conversation offers powerful insights for anyone navigating the dealmaking landscape. Whether you're a corporate buyer, founder, or advisor, this episode will reshape how you think about growth, timing, and value in M&A.Tap in to learn how smart deals are sourced, structured, and sold.

Attention M&A Professionals and Dealmakers! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts and thought leaders at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 15 & 16 at the heart of vibrant New York, City. Hurry and register now!

Click here:https://events.maadvisor.com/2025LeadershipInDealmakingSummit

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“We don’t have a bankruptcy problem—we’re just a little tight on covenants.” Sound familiar? When denial meets distress, communication becomes your most critical asset.Originally recorded live at the 2025 Distressed Investing Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, this episode features the session “Strategic Communications in Restructuring: From Pre-Filing Rumors to Stakeholder Engagement,” a candid and timely conversation between Greg Milmoe, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, and Viveca Tress, Managing Director at Joele Frank. This conversation is now adapted for podcast, we believe the key takeaways from their discussion are both relevant and timeless for discerning professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance.Join Viveca Tress of Joele Frank and Greg Milmoe of Greenberg Traurig for a high-stakes conversation on what really happens when companies face the brink. Whether you're advising on a distressed M&A deal, navigating a pre-packaged bankruptcy, or managing internal chaos, this episode delivers sharp insights and real-world war stories, including:· How to align legal, financial, and comms teams before chaos erupts· What to say (and not say) to vendors, employees, and investors· Secrets to managing optics when facts are limited and emotions run high· The role of call centers, stakeholder triage, and staying ahead of the narrativeFor dealmakers, legal advisors, PE leaders, and corporate strategists—this is your blueprint for handling the conversations no one wants to have, but everyone remembers.Attention M&A Professionals and Dealmakers! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts and thought leaders at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 15 & 16 at the heart of vibrant New York, City. Hurry and register now! Click here:https://events.maadvisor.com/2025LeadershipInDealmakingSummitDo you want to know more about The M&A Advisor? Please visit us at https://maadvisor.comLove our podcasts? Subscribe to our M&A Advisor Podcast in Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Finally, subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking the link- https://maadvisor.com/maalerts/subscribeTill next time, stay tuned and happy dealing!