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In response to the question regarding what you do if there are disagreements regarding the acquisition partner, managing the potential for this upfront is really important. The key to success here is to ensure that the criteria, process and decision making responsibilities for selecting an acquiring partner are clearly established with stakeholder at the beginning of the process. If the process and criteria for selection are signed up to by all parties then the outcome will emerge fro the application of this process and disagreements are less likely to arise. Whilst it is not easy to align all stakeholders, the time invested in doing this before you start the process is invaluable.