How Culture Shapes Global M&A Deals

What happens when U.S. private equity playbooks collide with family-run firms in Brazil—or carve-out integrations stretch across Germany, Romania, and the Czech Republic?Welcome back to the fireside chat between Ammar Misto, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at Atar Capital, and Ricardo Lacerda, Founder and CEO of BR Partners; formerly Head of LATAM for Citi; CEO Brazil for Goldman Sachs. Originally recorded live on March 25th at the 2025 Distressed Investing Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, this episode features the session “The Cultural Power of a Cross-Border Transaction Experience.” This conversation is now adapted for podcast, we believe the key takeaways from their discussion are both relevant and timeless for discerning professionals in M&A, private equity, and investment banking. In this insightful episode, Ammar Misto and Ricardo Lacerda dive deep into the untold truths of cross-border M&A—from bureaucratic landmines and currency chaos to vacation delays that derail deals. Hear real stories of cultural missteps, leadership pivots, and the art of earning trust across continents.Whether you're buying across borders or preparing for global expansion, this episode is your crash course in international dealmaking.Tune in now to learn why understanding culture may be your best due diligence.Attention M&A Professionals and Dealmakers! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts and thought leaders at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 15th & 16th at the heart of vibrant New York, City. Hurry and register now! Click here:https://events.maadvisor.com/2025LeadershipInDealmakingSummitDo you want to know more about The M&A Advisor? Please visit us at https://maadvisor.comLove our podcasts? Subscribe to our M&A Advisor Podcast in Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Finally, subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking the link- https://maadvisor.com/maalerts/subscribeTill next time, stay tuned and happy dealing!