Matt Reck, CEO at Fortra, authored a recent article for CFOtech exploring a major shift in mergers and acquisitions strategy. In the piece, Matt explains how organizations are moving away from a purely financial-first mindset and instead prioritizing strategic alignment and cultural fit when evaluating potential acquisitions. Based on Fortra’s extensive acquisition experience, he outlines why shared vision, leadership alignment, and cultural compatibility play a critical role in long-term deal success and smoother post-merger integration.
Originally published in CFOtech.
Excerpt: “M&A can be one of the best ways to accelerate an organisation forward, but it can also be a significant destroyer of value if it drives an organisation to lose focus or creates a culture clash.”
