Mergers and acquisitions are often part of an organization's long-term growth strategy. Boards play an important role-from prospect identification to due diligence to integration-yet the road to M&A is typically prone to obstacles. In this episode, Emily Peterson Alva, board member with Amneal Pharmaceuticals, outlines opportunities for boards to add value to the M&A process:

• What is the board's main responsibility in M&A planning and transactions?
• Which mistakes do boards commonly make during M&A?
• How can boards limit the risk of lawsuits throughout the M&A process?

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