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What to keep in mind as a Stalwart in deals
Strengths
In making deals, you benefit from your steadiness and being very focused on the interests of a tight group of stakeholders. This helps you assess your own capability gaps and clearly see what’s missing and how M&A can help achieve goals.
Opportunities
You may see certain practices at acquired companies — such as a more flexible working culture or experimental approaches to digital — as a sign of disorder. Being more open to working through ambiguity can help you consider nontraditional partners and acquisitions and unlock value they may otherwise have left on the table.
Stalwart dealmaking considerations
Go for it
A deal with a digitally experimental business can help you expand your own capabilities and create value — but only if the acquired company can maintain focus in a new environment. You could also consider working with a company that offers ways to expand your purpose and reach new audiences while still understanding your need for structure.
Tread lightly
Matches with cautious legacy players might take some work. While you both favor a more traditional approach to business, compromise might be hard to come by if you’re both too steeped in tradition. Additionally, Stalwarts will likely have a tough time integrating with an organization that is entirely futuristic in its approach.
Dealing with the same identity
Engaging with another Stalwart can seem practical, as both organizations understand the importance of stability and caution. But it’s also possible your narrow purposes won’t overlap much and that your measured cultures are structured differently, creating potential for a long, slow integration.
Could you be a match? Consider these other dealmaking identities.
Learn more about how Stalwarts can unlock deal value
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