M and a interview case study

Like profitability or market entry cases, M&A questions will often come up during a case interview, either as the primary topic or as a component of a broader case. Before jumping into case interviews, let's talk about why a company might pursue a merger or an acquisition in the first place.

Merger & acquisition (M&A) cases are a common type of case you’ll see in consulting interviews. You are likely to see at least one M&A case in your upcoming interviews, especially at consulting firms that have a large M&A or private equity practice.

There are two types of M&A cases you’ll see in consulting case interviews: The first type of M&A case is the most common. A company is deciding whether to acquire or merge with another company. Example: Walmart is a large retail corporation that operates a chain of supermarkets, department stores, and grocery stores.

There is therefore a good chance that you will come across an M&A case study at some point in your consulting interviews. Preparing for this situation is important. Let's first step through why companies buy each other in the first place. Second, let's discuss how you should structure your framework in an M&A case interview.