Every week, headlines scream: “Company X Acquires Company Y for $12 Billion.” Investors cheer. Executives celebrate.Employees… quietly wonder what just happened to their jobs. Because M&A isn’t just a transaction. It’s strategy, speed, and people, all colliding at a billion-dollar price tag. The Opportunity M&A is the fastest way to grow: Expand markets instantly Acquire technology, talent, or innovation Outpace competitors Done right, it’s transformative. Done wrong, it’s ex