Merger and Acquisition activity is high in the channel. Whether you are a buyer or a seller you need to have an awareness of the activity and how it may impact you. From the cultural challenges of merging two companies to how to properly assess value, M & A conversations are a weekly topic in our peer groups. Having facilitators that have had firsthand involvement in dozens of acquisitions helps. Having a team on your side that has no emotional involvement in a potential deal is even more important.