Anticipating a leak is often seen as a secondary risk in an M&A transaction. Yet, behind the urgency of an unexpected disclosure lies a critical communications strategy challenge.
Sophie Bacqueville and Amélie Lerosier, Partners at MatchPoint, were interviewed by Charles Ansabère for his article published in the latest issue of LE NOUVEL ÉCONOMISTE, just released and set to be distributed at IPEM.
Key takeaways:
- In 2024, nearly one in ten M&A transactions worldwide leaked before their official announcement, marking a 16-year high.
- No negotiation is entirely leak-proof, regardless of the number of parties involved.
- Trust with journalists is built over time, never in a rush.
- Appointing a designated spokesperson in advance helps manage incoming requests.
- In the digital age, silence rarely works in a company’s favour.
The key challenge? Making anticipation, rather than reaction, the cornerstone of every M&A communications strategy.