The Board Director’s Playbook: Acquisition Oversight

Acquisitions are among the highest-stakes decisions a board will face. Studies consistently show that 70-90% of corporate mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their stated goals. With deal activity accelerating — driven by market forces, megadeals, artificial intelligence (AI), and shifting regulation — governance discipline matters more than ever. This post offers a practical framework for directors overseeing a significant acquisition.... By: Foley & Lardner LLP