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## [The Art of Communicating an Acquisition: M&A in 2016](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/the-art-of-communicating-an-acquisition-in-2016)

[March 24, 2016](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/the-art-of-communicating-an-acquisition-in-2016) [Maureen Wolff](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/author/maureen-wolff) [Leave a comment](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/the-art-of-communicating-an-acquisition-in-2016#comments-listing)

Global merger and acquisition activity set an all-time high last year, breaking the previous record set in 2007.  According to an EY survey in October 2015, 59% of executives planned to actively pursue acquisitions in the coming 12 months. Given that this number is significantly higher than the 40% reported in the survey a year ago, we very well could see another record-breaking year for M&A in 2016. 

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## [Four Steps to Deliver a Captivating Presentation](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/four-steps-to-deliver-a-captivating-presentation)

[October 29, 2015](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/four-steps-to-deliver-a-captivating-presentation) [David Calusdian](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/author/david-calusdian) [Leave a comment](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/four-steps-to-deliver-a-captivating-presentation#comments-listing)

The ability to deliver a captivating presentation, whether at meetings, investor conferences or in a more personal one-on-one setting is challenging for most. Even those who are naturally gifted still need to practice to be their best. 

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## [Communicating a CEO Transition The Right Way](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/communicating-a-ceo-transition-the-right-way)

[October 07, 2015](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/communicating-a-ceo-transition-the-right-way) [Maureen Wolff](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/author/maureen-wolff) [Leave a comment](https://blog.investorrelations.com/blog/communicating-a-ceo-transition-the-right-way#comments-listing)

Whenever I speak about properly communicating a CEO transition, I talk about the importance of having a plan. But not all companies undergoing a management change have the advantage of foresight.  So let’s discuss them both: the transitions that are well-planned, thoughtful and strategic, and those that must be managed on the fly. Here are three things to remember before your company changes CEOs, no matter the reason.

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