{"id":1096,"date":"2026-04-09T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ma-fusiones.mortensen.cat\/the-5-phases-of-the-acquisition-process\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:28:50","slug":"the-5-phases-of-the-acquisition-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ma-fusiones.mortensen.cat\/en\/the-5-phases-of-the-acquisition-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 phases of the acquisition process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In corporate acquisition processes, we consider it essential to follow a structured approach that combines strategic analysis, financial assessment and rigorous negotiation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From defining the growth strategy to closing the transaction, each stage is key to ensuring that the deal is aligned with the company&#8217;s objectives. <\/p>\n<div class=\"post-carousel wp-block-article-carousel-block\" data-article-block 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