The annual growth rate of U.S. merger and acquisition activity, as reported by the Mergers & Corporate Transactions Data of Thomson Financial Securities Data Co., steadily increased in dollar value from $1.42 billion in 1991 to $1.74 billion in 2000.  Although the total dollar value for mergers and acquisitions has steadily increased, the total amount of deals has remained relatively consistent.  Overall, the total market in the U.S. for merger and acquisition activity is expected to continue its upward climb.

Today’s competitive service and technology marketplace demands continued organizational expansion. Mergers and acquisitions should be a part of a company’s continued market development and expansion.

The Thomas Group has helped numerous clients develop their strategies for merger and acquisition activities. This includes:

	Merger and acquisition dynamics to determine how an organization will benefit. This includes a risk/reward analysis.
	Target identification as it relates to both markets and organizations.
	Impact analysis from the financial and cultural perspective.
	Transaction analysis to help determine the best method to achieve success for all parties to the transaction.
	Integration and past merger assistance to help achieve strategic, operational and tactical success.

Whether you are looking at purchasing an organization or trying to sell your own company, we are committed to facilitating the process from beginning to end. Once we identify potential investors/companies, The Thomas Group will facilitate the due diligence process. Through years of experience, we know the right questions to ask. Finally, when your organization is ready to negotiate the sale, The Thomas Group will work closely with you and the other parties involved to assure that a mutual, fair agreement is reached where everyone involved wins.