Power Breakfast: The M&A Paradigm

How Acquisitions Disrupt the Competitive Landscape

The last year has seen merger and acquisition activity accelerate dramatically in the federal market.

From headline grabbing deals, such as General Dynamics’ acquisition of CSRA or the formation of Perspecta from combining three companies to the nearly 100 small and mid-size deals that have closed in the last 12 months, the competitive landscape is rapidly changing.

To stay competitive, executives leading government contracting firms must understand the impact these deals can have on their businesses and future opportunities.

This power breakfast will explore how M&A can have both positive and negative impacts on your competitive positioning. How can you mitigate the effect when a competitor buys one of your major partners? When a competitor is acquired, how can you use that to your advantage?

We’ll explore these questions and more with business leaders who have made these deals and look at both the potential advantages and the risks