Portrait of Professor Scott Moeller

Professor Scott Moeller

Professor in the Practice of Finance, Director M&A Research Centre

Bayes Business School,

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About

Overview

Professor Scott Moeller has been teaching at Bayes Business School since 2002. He is the founder and Director of the M&A Research Centre (https://www.bayes.city.ac.uk/faculties-and-research/centres/marc) and the former CEO and Director of Executive Education. Amongst other finance-related modules, he teaches the 'Mergers & Acquisitions' elective in the MBA and 'Corporate Finance' in the executive education programmes. He has also been a visiting lecturer at Imperial College (London) and Oxford University.

Scott is a frequent commentator on business issues related to M&A on television (BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, CNBC) and in the press (Financial Times, Sunday Times, Independent) and has written for the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and other publications. One of seven books received an award in the United States as one of the top 30 business books of the year in 2008 ('Intelligent M&A: Navigating the Mergers and Acquisitions Minefield' now in a second edition published in 2014) . His most recent book (co-authored) is 'The Deal Paradox: Mergers and Acquisitions Success in the Age of Digital Transformation'.

Scott had a long career in banking prior to his move to academia. During his six years at Deutsche Bank, Scott was Global Head of the bank’s corporate venture capital unit, Managing Director of the Investment Bank's Global eBusiness Division and Managing Director of the department responsible for world-wide strategy and new business acquisitions. Scott worked first at Booz Allen & Hamilton Management Consultants for over 5 years and then at Morgan Stanley for over 12 years in New York, Japan, and then as co-manager and then member of the board of Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Germany. Scott has held a number of other board seats throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas and is currently a non-executive director on several boards.

Qualifications

  • MBA (Finance & Management), Yale School of Management, United States
  • MA (Economic History), Yale University Graduate School, United States
  • BA (History) cum laude with departmental honours, Yale College, USA

Employment

  • Director, Bayes Business School, 2008 – present
  • CEO, Executive Education (CassExec), Bayes Business School, 2005 – 2008

Languages

French (can read and understand spoken) and German (can read, speak and understand spoken).

Expertise

Primary topics

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Additional topics

  • Business History
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
  • Investment Banking
  • Venture Capital

Industries

  • banking
  • financial services
  • investment banking
  • venture capital

Geographic Areas

  • UK, Europe, North America, Asia

Research

Research topics

Success of Mergers & Acquisitions

Success rate of companies engaged in M&A deals in the current merger wave

Health Care Industry Mergers

Success qualitities for mergers in the health care industry

Survival Techniques for Employees and Managers in Companies that are Merging or Being Acquired

Research into the techniques used by individuals who are successful in remaining in a company post-merger or who in fact have advanced their careers post-acquisition

Publications

Books (7)

  1. Faelten, A., Driessen, M. and Moeller, S. (2023). The Deal Paradox Mergers and Acquisitions Success in the Age of Digital Transformation. Kogan Page. ISBN 978-1-398-60811-5.
  2. Faelten, A., Driessen, M. and Moeller, S. (2016). Why Deals Fail and How to Rescue Them M&A lessons for business success. Profile Books. ISBN 978-1-78283-160-0.
  3. Moeller, S. and Brady, C. (2014). Intelligent M&A: Navigating the Mergers and Acquisitions Minefield. Chichester, UK: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. ISBN 978-1-118-76423-7.
  4. Moeller, S. (Ed.), (2014). The M&A Collection: Themes in Best Practice. London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4729-1668-6.
  5. Moeller, S. (Ed.), (2012). Finance Essentials The Practitioners’ Guide. London, UK: Bloomsubry Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84930-040-7.
  6. Moeller, S.D. (2009). Surviving M&A: Make the Most of Your Company Being Acquired. Chichester: Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-77938-5.
  7. Moeller, S.D. (2006). Case Studies in Mergers & Acquisitions. Harlow, UK: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-84658-663-7.

Chapters (13)

  1. Moeller, S. (2019). Corporate Acquisition (Scaling Story: mySugr). Paths to Scale: Finance Lessons From European Entrepreneurs Guide 2019 Nesta / Startup Europe Partnership.
  2. Moeller, S. (2014). Coping with Equity Market Reactions to M&A Transactions. In Moeller, S. (Ed.), The M&A Collection: Themes in Best Practice (pp. 129–135). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4729-1668-6.
  3. Moeller, S. and Carapeto, M. (2012). Acquiring Distressed and Bankrupt Concerns. In Faulkner, D., Teerikangas, S. and Joseph, R. (Eds.), Handbook of Mergers & Acquisitions Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-960146-2.
  4. Moeller, S. (2012). Coping with Equity Market Reactions to M&A Transactions. In Moeller, S. (Ed.), Finance Essentials: The Practitioners' Guide (pp. 213–216). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84930-040-7.
  5. Moeller, S. (2012). Due Diligence Requirements in Financial Transactions. In Moeller, S. (Ed.), Finance Essentials: The Practitioners' Guide (pp. 216–220). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84930-040-7.
  6. Moeller, S. (2012). Due Diligence Requirements in Financial Transactions. In Moeller, S. (Ed.), The M&A Collection: Themes in Best Practice (pp. 137–145). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4729-1668-6.
  7. Moeller, S. (2011). Unit 12: Mergers & Acquisitions. Market Leader (Upper Intermediate Scope and Sequence) (pp. 112–119). Harlow, Essex: Pearson Longman.
  8. Moeller, S. (2011). Mergers & Acquisitions. Market Leader Pearson Longman.
  9. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Faelten, A., Vitkova, V. and Bortolotto, L. (2010). Distress resolution strategies in the banking sector: Implications for global financial crises. In Kim, S. and Mckenzie, M.D. (Eds.), International Banking in the New Era: Post-Crisis Challenges and Opportunities, 2010 (pp. 335–360). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
  10. Moeller, S. (2010). Santander is coming to town – the acquisition of Abbey National by Grupo Santander. In Thomson, N. and Baden-Fuller, C. (Eds.), Basic Strategy in Context: European text and cases Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-4051-6108-4.
  11. Moeller, S., Carapeto, M., Faelten, A., Vitkova, V. and Bortolotto, L. (2010). Distress Resolution Strategies in the Banking Sector: Implications for Global Financial Crises. In Kim, S.-.J. and Mckenzie, M.D. (Eds.), International Finance Review Volume 11 - International Banking in the New Era: Post-Crisis Challenges and Opportunities (pp. 335–360). Emerald Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-84950-912-1.
  12. Moeller, S. (2009). Coping with Equity Market Reactions to M&A Transactions. QFinance: The Ultimate Resource (pp. 664–666). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84930-005-6.
  13. Moeller, S. (2009). Due Diligence Requirements in Financial Transactions. QFinance: The Ultimate Resource (pp. 670–672). London, UK: Bloomsbury Information Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84930-005-6.

Conference papers and proceedings (16)

  1. Schifferes, S.A. and Moeller, S. (2016). Mergers and Acquisitions Journalism Panel. Mergers and Acquistions: Journalism Panel 11 May, Cass Business School London.
  2. Moeller, S. (2012). The Global Outlook for M&A in 2012. Dubai Capital Club Lecture Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  3. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Acosta, M. and Faelten, A. (2011). Why protect financial markets? Financial Management Association International (FMA) Denver, USA.
  4. Moeller, S. (2011). Foreign Ownership & Investment: Friend or Foe for British Business. Editorial Intelligence Breakfast London, UK.
  5. Moeller, S. (2011). M&A in Financial Services. HeadLand Plus One Breakfast London, UK.
  6. Moeller, S. (2011). Mergers and Acquisitions. Foundation Trust Network NHS Confederation Finance Directors Network London, UK.
  7. Moeller, S. (2011). Mergers and Acquisitions: Triumphs, Missteps and Breakthroughs in the Financial Services Industry. SimCorp Dimension International User Community Meeting 2011 Executive Masterclass Stockholm, Sweden.
  8. Moeller, S. (2011). The Importance of Ongoing Financial Education in the Light of the Credit Crunch. QFinance Second Edition Reception London, UK.
  9. Moeller, S. (2011). Topics in new research on deal drivers and deal success. Ernst & Young Corporate Development Leadership Network Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  10. Carapeto, M., Moeller, A.F., Moeller, S. and Faelten, A. (2010). What should I do next? CEO succession, M&A deals, and company performance. Academy of International Business (AIB) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  11. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S. and Faelten, A. (2010). What should I do next? CEO succession, M&A deals, and company performance. European Academy of Management (EURAM) Rome, Italy.
  12. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S. and Faelten, A. (2010). What should I do next? CEO succession, M&A deals, and company performance. European Financial Management Association (EFMA) Aarhus, Denmark.
  13. Moeller, S. (2010). Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring in Uncertain Times. Association of MBAs MBA Refresher London, UK.
  14. Moeller, S. (2010). The Seven Deadly Sins of M&A. London School of Economics Students� Union Finance Society London, UK.
  15. Moeller, S. (2010). Transformative Deals. Ernst & Young European Corporate Development Leadership Network Paris, France.
  16. Moeller, S. (2010). Why Change? Drivers to Consolidation amongst Professional Service Firms. Royal Bank of Scotland Professionals Conference London, UK.

Internet publications (13)

  1. Vitkova, V., Roszkowska, P., Moeller, S. and Bakame, F.G. (2024). Beyond the Hype: The true role of analytics in fintech M&A success. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series.
  2. Vitkova, V., Sandison, T. and Moeller, S. (2023). Will Going Green Leave You in the Red? Does the acquisition of energy transition related firms by oil and gas companies deliver value to their shareholders? M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series.
  3. Vitkova, V., Tran, A., Moeller, S., Fich, E., Starks, L. and Dauderyte, E. (2023). Shout If You Want to Be Heard. Target Firm Advertising and M&A Outcomes. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series.
  4. Vitkova, V., Abunasif, A., Wang, X., Felberg, A., Pollio, G. and Moeller, S. (2023). ESG in M&A: Understanding the relationship between ESG performance and post-transaction financial performance. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series.
  5. Vitkova, V., Moeller, S., Whitchelo, P., Wu, J. and Goodier,, M. (2023). Too Quick to Judge: Impact of Revisions to Published M&A Activity Data. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series.
  6. Moeller, S., Vitkova, V., Xie, F., Tian, S. and Abou Meri, A. (2017). Megatrends: New and Emerging Drivers of Deal Activity. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series 2017.
  7. Moeller, S., Vitkova, V. and Sudarsanam, S. (2017). 'Hedge Funds: Stock Pickers or Managers? M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series 2017.
  8. Moeller, S., Vitkova, V. and Gonzalez Sadornil, J. (2016). There will be blood: The Price of Oil and what it means for M&A. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series 2016.
  9. Moeller, S., Vitkova, V., Markey, D. and Novikova, A. (2015). The New Normal: The Resurgence of Activist Investing Since the End of the Financial Crisis. M&A Research Centre Practitioner Paper Series 2015.
  10. Moeller, S., Faelten, A. and Singh, J. (2014). Tell It Like It Is: Success and the Quality of M&A Deal Announcements. SSRN.
  11. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Faelten, A. and Smolikova, A. M&A Maturity Index: Evidence from Seven Emerging Markets. Elsevier BV.
  12. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Faelten, A. and Smolikova, A. Assessing Market Attractiveness for Mergers and Acquisitions: The MARC M&A Maturity Index. Elsevier BV.
  13. Zhu, L. and Moeller, S. An Analysis of Short-Term Performance of UK Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions by Chinese Listed Companies. Elsevier BV.

Journal articles (18)

  1. Appadu, N., Faelten, A., Moeller, S. and Vitkova, V. (2016). Assessing market attractiveness for mergers and acquisitions: the M&A Attractiveness Index Score. The European Journal of Finance, 22(8-9), pp. 732–755. doi:10.1080/1351847x.2014.888362.

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  2. Moeller, S. and Brady, C. (2015). Successful M&A through Business Intelligence. Intercontinental Finance, 15(129), pp. 16–17.

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  3. Moeller, S., Faelten, A. and Whitchelo, P. (2014). Which M&A activities drive the most shareholder value? Transaction Advisors, 3(1), pp. 6–6.

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  4. Moeller, S. and Brady, C. (2014). It's smart to have intelligence in M&A. The European Financial Review, 2014(April - May), pp. 46–50.

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  5. Moeller, S. and Brady, C. (2014). Different types of mergers and acquisitions. The European Financial Review, 2014(February - March), pp. 19–21.

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  6. Moeller, S. (2014). Moeller's Corner: What makes a good leader in M&A. EY Capital Insights, 2014(Q2).
  7. Moeller, S. (2014). Moeller's Corner: Emerging market hotspots. EY Capital Insights, 2014(Q4).
  8. Moeller, S. and Whitchelo, P. (2013). Pre-announcement M&A activity and its effect on M&A outcomes. Transaction Advisors, 2(3), pp. 14–14.

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  9. Moeller, S. (2013). Moeller's Corner: Deal or no deal. EY Capital Insights, 2013(Q3).
  10. Moeller, S. (2013). Moeller's Corner: Sale of the century. EY Capital Insights, 2013(Q4).
  11. Moeller, S. (2013). Moeller's Corner: Build, buy and beyond. EY Capital Insights, 2013(Q1).
  12. Moeller, S. (2012). Moeller's Corner: Dive then thrive. EY Capital Insights, 2012(Q2).
  13. Moeller, S. (2012). Moeller's Corner: Listen and learn',, Q3 2012. EY Capital Insights, 2012(Q3).
  14. Moeller, S. (2012). Moeller's Corner: A fine romance. EY Capital Insights, 2012(Q1).
  15. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Faelten, A., Vitkova, V. and Bortolotto, L. (2012). Distress classification measures in the banking sector. Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions.
  16. Carapeto, M., Moeller, S., Faelten, A., Vitkova, V. and Bortolotto, L. (2011). Distress classification measures in the banking sector. Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions, 1(4), pp. 19–30. doi:10.22495/rgcv1i4art2.
  17. Moeller, S. and Balsyte, R. (2011). Why Do an M&A Deal? Behavioural finance explanations on why managers pursue large acquisitions or mergers. Die IfM-IMPULSE, 5, pp. 4–17.
  18. Moeller, S. (2011). Moeller's Corner: M&A is still alive. EY Capital Insights, 2011(Q4).

Media

  1. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2025). Advances Diligence Strategies: Elevating Your Framework.

Reports (63)

  1. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2024). 2024 M&A Deal Leaks Report. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  2. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2024). Digitalization Drives the Deal Process. SS&C Intralinks.
  3. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2024). M&A Leaks: Rising Risk or Driving Force? Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  4. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2024). How Deal Terms Impact Due Diligence. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  5. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2024). The Dynamics of Due Diligence. SS&C Intralinks.
  6. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2023). SS&C Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks 2023. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  7. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2022). SS&C Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks Report 2022. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  8. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2022). Gender Diversity and Dealmaking 2022. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  9. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2021). Doing the right deals. PwC.
  10. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2021). SS&C Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks Report 2021. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  11. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2021). Abandoned Acquisitions 2.0. SS&C Intralinks.
  12. Moeller, S., Braile, R. and McElligott, S. (2020). FoMO (Fear of Missing Out): the role of corporate venture capital in M&A and corporate survival..
  13. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2020). M&A Attractiveness Index 2019..
  14. Moeller, S. (2020). Gender Diversity and M&A Outcomes: How female board-level participation affects corporate dealmaking. Intralinks.
  15. Moeller, S. and Desai, M. (2020). ADNOC and Baker Hughes: The Transformation of ADNOC Drilling (part 1). Case Centre Collection.
  16. Moeller, S. and Desai, M. (2020). ADNOC and Baker Hughes: The Transformation of ADNOC Drilling (part 2). Case Centre Collection.
  17. Moeller, S. and Desai, M. (2020). ADNOC and Baker Hughes: The Transformation of ADNOC Drilling (parts 1 & 2) Teaching note. Case Centre Collection.
  18. Moeller, S. (2020). 2020 M&A Leaks Report: A study by SS&C Intralinks and The M&A Research Centre at The Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London. SS&C Intralinks.
  19. Moeller, S. (2020). European M&A Outlook 2020. Acuris / Mergermarket for CMS.
  20. Moeller, S. (2019). PwC / Acuris: Deal Success Project..
  21. Moeller, S. (2019). Willis Towers Watson: Ten Year Deal Performance Report..
  22. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2019). M&A Attractiveness Index 2018..
  23. Moeller, S. and MacDonald, L. (2019). Winning hearts & minds: A guide to successful mergers in the UK not-for-profit sector..
  24. Moeller, S. (2019). Creating value beyone the deal. What if you took a different prespective to your M&A..
  25. Moeller, S. (2019). Storms brewing: European M&A Outlook 2019. Mergermarket for CMS.
  26. Moeller, S. (2019). SS&C Intralinks - 2019 M&A Leaks Report. Intralinks.
  27. Moeller, S. (2019). Shareholder Activism: an evolving challenge. Credit Suisse.
  28. Moeller, S. (2018). 2018 First Quarter Corporate Insights. Behind the numbers: Mastering M&A. Credit Suisse.
  29. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2018). M&A Attractiveness Index 2017..
  30. Moeller, S. (2018). PwC / Acuris: Global Deal Performance Forecast..
  31. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2018). 2018 Intralinks: Annual M&A Leaks Report. SS&C Intralinks.
  32. Moeller, S. (2017). Abandoned Acquisitions. Why Do Some Deals Fails to Complete? Intralinks.
  33. Moeller, S. and Falzon, C. (2017). Mergers and acquisitions in the NHS: lessons learnt and recommendations - update - 2017. UK Department of Health.
  34. Moeller, S. (2017). Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks Report - 2017. Intralinks.
  35. Moeller, S. (2017). Insurance M&A Performance Tracker. Willis Towers Watson.
  36. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2017). 2017 Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks Report. SS&C Intralinks.
  37. Moeller, S. and Falzon, C. (2016). Mergers and acquisitions in the NHS: lessons learnt and recommendations. UK: UK Department of Health.
  38. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2016). Intralinks Annual M&A Leaks Report 2016. SS&C Intralinks.
  39. Vitkova, V. and Moeller, S. (2016). Attractive M&A Targets: Part 1. What do buyers look for? An analysis of the financial characteristics of acquisition targets. Online: SS&C Intralinks.
  40. Moeller, S., Faelten, A. and Ajayi, D. (2015). Seeking Growth: A Case Study of Diageo Plc’s Growth Strategy in Emerging Markets. Case Centre.
  41. Moeller, S. and Hawkes, K. (2014). Together We Lead The Way: Action for Blind People joins The Royal National Institute of Blind People. The Case Centre (European Case Clearing House).
  42. Moeller, S. (2010). Quaker Oats: Acquisition of Snapple. Bedfordshire, UK: The Case Centre (European Case Clearing House).
  43. Moeller, S. and Ritson, A. (2010). The Cadbury Defence. Bedfordshire, UK: The Case Centre (European Case Clearing House).
  44. Moeller, S. and Taplin, S. (2009). HMV's Battle for the High Street (B): Monopoly Issues in HMV's Acquisition of Ottakar's. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  45. Moeller, S. (2009). 'The Best Financial-Services Transaction Ever' (A): Designing the Merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House,.
  46. Moeller, S. (2009). 'The Best Financial-Services Transaction Ever' (B): The Integration of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  47. Moeller, S. (2009). Due Diligence Requirements in Financial Transactions. London.
  48. Moeller, S. (2009). Coping with Equity Market Reactions to M&A. London.
  49. Moeller, S. and Taplin, S. (2008). HMV's Battle for the High Street (A): The Creation of HMV Group. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  50. Moeller, S. and Dellamano, R. (2007). Investing in People at Trust & Depositary Services, Bank of New York. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  51. Moeller, S. and Prodan, M. (2007). The Battle for Marks & Spencer: Sir Philip Green's Unsuccessful Takeover Attempt. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  52. Moeller, S. and Osayimwese, O. (2007). 'The Manchester United Buccaneers?': Malcolm Glazer's Acquisition of Manchester United. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  53. Moeller, S. and Dellamano, R. (2005). Bear Hug: An M&A Battle. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  54. Moeller, S. and Odumodu, R. (2005). Deutsche Bank (A): The Strategy and Integration behind Deutsche Bank's Acquisition of Bankers Trust. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  55. Moeller, S. and Odumodu, R. (2005). Deutsche Bank (B): Financing Deutsche Bank's Acquisition of Bankers Trust. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  56. Moeller, S. and Syed, F. (2005). Deutsche Borse and London Stock Exchange: The Downfall of the Friendly Raider. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  57. Moeller, S. and O'Connor, C. (2005). Digital Gambling in the UK: Assessing Technology, Market Entry and Social Risks. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  58. Moeller, S. and Wells, T. (2005). Santander is Coming to Town: The Acquisition of Abbey National by Grupo Santander. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  59. Moeller, S. and Wells, T. (2005). Abbey National: From Building Society to Acquisition Target. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  60. Moeller, S. and dellamano, R. (2005). Bear Hug (A) - The Target: D&A Biopharmaceuticals. Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.
  61. Moeller, S. and Dellamano, R. (2005). Bear Hug (B) - The Bidder: King Capital Partners. Bedfordshire, UK.
  62. Moeller, S. and Dellamano, R. (2005). Bear Hug (C) - The Trade Buyer: Pharmatech. Bedfordshire, UK.
  63. Moeller, S. and Dellamano, R. (2005). Bear Hug (D) - The Financial Buyer: Billings Investment Group (BIG). Bedfordshire, UK: European Case Clearing House.

Working papers (15)

  1. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2021). M&A Attractiveness Index 2020.
  2. Moeller, S., Appadu, N. and mirelman, J. (2021). From handskakes to elbow bumps: How the 2020 pandemic is changing the M&A playbook.
  3. Moeller, S., Huang, Z. and Wu, E. (2020). Good Business: assessing ESG best practice for more sustainable M&A success.
  4. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2019). M&A Attractiveness Index 2018.
  5. Moeller, S. and MacDonald, L. (2019). Winning Hearts & Minds: A Guide to Successful Mergers in the UK not-for profit sector.
  6. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2018). M&A Attractiveness Index 2017. M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School, City, University of London: (MARC Working Paper Series 2018).
  7. Moeller, S. and Skourikhine, S. (2018). M&A Attractiveness Index 2017: Russia: Count the Roubles Not the Politics. M&A Research Centre, City, University of London: (MARC Working Paper Series 2018).
  8. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2017). M&A Attractiveness Index 2016. M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School, City, University of London.
  9. Moeller, S., Appadu, N. and Sudarsanam, S. (2017). Pensions: Now something more to worry about (for dealmakers). London, UK: M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School; City, University of London.
  10. Tian, S. and Moeller, S. (2017). You can make the jump, but can you stick the landing? Private equity goes international. M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School, City, University of London: (MARC Working Paper Series 2017).
  11. Moeller, S. and Lawson, J. (2016). For the Buck or for the Future. London, UK: M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School, City, University of London.
  12. Moeller, S., King, D. and Ahmed, A. (2016). Let's Keep this Private: The Growing Weight of Evidence Behind Improving M&A Returns. London, UK: M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School; City, University of London.
  13. Moeller, S., Appadu, N. and Kallum, M. (2016). Deal closure is the starting point not the end point. London, UK: M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School, City, University of London.
  14. Moeller, S. and Appadu, N. (2016). M&A Attractiveness Index 2015. London, UK: M&A Research Centre, Cass Business School; City, University of London.
  15. Moeller, S. and Vitkova, V. Corporate Actions - A Holistic (CEO) Perspective.

Professional activities

Events/conferences (77)

  1. Intelligent Partnership. (2020). Panel Member.
    Paper: Growth Investor 2020 Virtual Awards
    Description: Judge
  2. Bowmark capital, DLA Piper, HSBC, Ontario Teachers & Pension, Rede Capital, Synova Capital, Unigestion Asset Management. (2020). Panel Member.
    Paper: 2020 Unquote Acuris British Private Equity Awards
    Author: Moeller, S
    Description: Judge
  3. CMS and European Companies Lawyers Association with Mergermarket - Webinar. (2020). Panel Member.
    Paper: European M&A Outlook: General Counsel Roundtable
  4. World Finance Conference Annual meeting. (Conference) Malta (2020). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Learning by Acquiring: The Environmental and Social Impact of M&A deals
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Co-authors: Huang, Z.; Wu, E.
  5. The Business School Summer Series (Food for Thought) Webinar. London (2020). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Virtual M&A and Private Equity
    Description: presented with Greilsamer, N (Ares management) & Komarova, A. (Ardian)
  6. Multinational Finance Society Conference. (Conference) Gdansk, Poland (2020). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Learning by Acquiring: The Environmental and Social Impact of M&A deals
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Co-authors: Huang, Z.; Wu, E.
  7. The Worshipful Company of International Bankers (YouTube Webinar). London (2020). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Impact of the Current Crisis on Banking and Financial Services
    Description: Interviewed by Senior Warden & Master Designate
  8. Mergersmarket's European M&A Awards 2019. (2019). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge
  9. Cass Innovate, Ready, Set, Grow! The Business School. (2019). Invited speaker.
    Paper: What should a start-up do next? IPO, Acquisition or Dual Track
  10. Financial Times Future of Dealmaking Summit. (2019). Panel Member.
    Paper: The Global Deals Outlook
  11. 2019 Unquote Acuris British Private Equity Awards. (2019). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge
  12. Willis Tower Watson Event. London (2019). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Introduction to Deal Pricing; presentation to global M&A team
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Co-authors: Appadu, N.
  13. Mergermarket Corporate Development Summit. (2019). Panel Member.
    Paper: Deal terms - navigating protectionism
  14. Imprima: Megadeals in M&A. London (2019). Panel Member.
  15. Royal Institute of International Affairs. London (2019). Panel Member.
    Paper: ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty Breakfast Panel: Geopolitics & Global M&A
  16. Real Deals Private Equity Awards. London (2019). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge
  17. Mergermarket MENA Mergers Forum and Awards. London (2019). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge
  18. Acuris: M&A in 2030: AI's role in dealmaking. (Conference) London (2019). Panel Member.
    Author: moeller, S.
  19. Mergermarket's European M&A Awards 2018. London (2018). Panel Member.
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Description: Judge
  20. National Security and Investment Roundtable on Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. London (2018). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
    Paper: White Paper - National Security & Investment Roundtable on Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
    Author: Moeller, S.
  21. Acuris British Private Equity Awards. London (2018). Panel Member.
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Description: Judge
  22. Real Deals Private Equity Awards. London (2018). Panel Member.
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Description: Judge
  23. Mergermarket's European M&A Awards. London (2017). Panel Member.
    Paper: Mergermarket's European M&A Awards
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Description: Judge
  24. ThomsonReuters Global Markets Forum. (Conference) (2017). Invited speaker.
    Paper: M&A update amid Brexit and the EZ recovery
    Author: Moeller, S.
  25. Hachette UK Board of Directors. (Conference) London (2017). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Fresh Thinking on Competitive Advantage
    Author: Moeller, S.
  26. Caspian Media Private Equity Awards. London, UK (2017). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge at Caspian Media Private Equity Awards
  27. Real Deals Mid-Market Conference 2017. (Conference) London (2017). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
    Paper: Why Deals Fail and How to Rescue Them
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Description: Panel speaker
  28. Mergermarket European M&A Awards. London, UK (2016). Panel Member.
    Description: Judge at Mergermarket European M&A Awards
  29. 14th German Corporate M&A Kongress. (Workshop) Munich, Germany (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Attractive Targets – what do buyers look for?
    Author: Moeller, S.
  30. BP M&A Senior Leaders Meeting. (Workshop) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: FAG Case Study
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Co-authors: Richardson, J.
  31. 10Eighty Dinner. (Public lecture) London (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Why Deals Fail and How to Rescue Them
    Author: Moeller, S.
    Co-authors: Faelten, A.; Driessen, M.
  32. Institute of Directors. (Public lecture) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Lex Debate: “M&A in aggregate, destroys value”
    Author: Moeller, S.
  33. Willis Towers Watson. (Workshop) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Trends and Risks in Private Equity
    Author: Moeller, S.
  34. Headland and Ardian. (Workshop) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Where the M&A Markets are Heading
    Author: Moeller, S.
  35. Ernst & Young. (Workshop) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: UK Capital Confidence Barometer
    Author: Moeller, S.
  36. Ardian. (Workshop) London, UK (2016). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Where the M&A market is heading
    Author: Moeller, S.
  37. City Unrulyversity. (Public lecture) London, UK (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: When to Exit: been there, done that
    Author: Moeller, S.
  38. 13th German Corporate M&A Kongress. (Workshop) Frankfurt, Germany (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The future of banking in Europe
    Author: Moeller, S.
  39. BP M&A Senior Leaders Meeting. (Workshop) Texas, USA (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Global M&A Market and Deal Simulation
    Author: Moeller, S.
  40. BP M&A Senior Leaders Meeting. (Workshop) London, UK (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Global M&A Market and Deal Simulation
  41. City Unrulyversity. (Public lecture) London, UK (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Mergers & Acquisitions for Start-Ups: When to date and when to marry?
    Author: Moeller, S.
  42. White & Case Partner’s Retreat. (Workshop) Germany (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Global M&A Market Trends
    Author: Moeller, S.
  43. White & Case New Year Party for Japanese Bankers. (Public lecture) London, UK (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Global M&A Market Trends
    Author: Moeller, S
  44. Yale Club of London. (Seminar) London (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: 2015 M&A Market Trends and Forecast, including what to do if your company is acquired
    Author: Moeller S
  45. Middle Eastern M&A Breakfast Briefing. (Seminar) Dubai (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Global M&A Market Trends
    Author: Moeller S
  46. Towers Watson Engagement Network. (Workshop) London (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Engaged Workforce: Enhancing the chances of deal success
    Author: Moeller S
  47. Towers Watson 2015 Autumn Reward Conference: Managing reward programmes in a fast-changing environment. (Conference) (2015). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Panellist: M&A in Practice
    Author: Moeller S
  48. KPMG Cass Family Business Society. (Conference) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Inaugural Panel
    Author: Moeller S
  49. European Corporate M&A Forum. (Conference) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Best practice in dealmaking
    Author: Moeller S
  50. BCVA Summit. (Conference) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: New research insights into how due diligence affects M&A deals
    Author: Moeller S
    Co-authors: Philip Whitchelo
  51. BCVA Summit. (Conference) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Mid-market – The due diligence battle: buyer vs seller
    Author: Moeller S
  52. 12th German Corporate M&A Conference. (Conference) Munich, Germany (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Art of Sustained Corporate M&A Excellence
    Author: Moeller S
  53. Real Deals Private Equity Awards. (Public lecture) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Keynote Speech
    Author: Moeller S
  54. Towers Watson M&A Forum. (Conference) London (2014). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The deal team's view of 'people-risks' issues and how the HR function can contribute
    Author: Moeller S
  55. Real Deals Private Equity Awards. (Public lecture) London (2013). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Keynote Speech
    Author: Moeller S
  56. EY European Corporate Development Leadership Network. (Workshop) London (2013). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Cass MARC M&A Maturity Index
    Author: Moeller S
    Co-authors: Anna Faelten
  57. 11th German Corporate M&A Conference. (Conference) Munich, Germany (2013). Invited speaker.
    Paper: When No-one Knows
    Author: Moeller S
  58. Behavioural Finance Working Group/ M&A Research Centre Conference. (Conference) Cass Business School, London (2012). Organising Committee and Chair.
  59. Outlook for M&A in 2012. (Conference) Cass Business School, London (2012). Chair and Organising Committee.
  60. Real Deals Private Equity Awards. (Public lecture) London (2012). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Keynote Speech
    Author: Moeller S
  61. The Economist Bellwether Series. (Workshop) London (2012). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Corporate Cashpoint
    Author: Moeller S
  62. Dubai Capital Club Lecture. (Workshop) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2012). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Global Outlook for M&A in 2012
    Author: Moeller S
  63. Council on Mergers and Acquisitions Conference Board. (Conference) Brussels (2012). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Research into Specific M&A Topics
    Author: Moeller S
  64. The Outlook for M&A in 2011'. (Conference) Cass Business School, London (2011). Chair and Organising Committee.
  65. SimCorp Dimension International User Community Meeting 2011 Executive Masterclass. (Workshop) Stockholm, Sweden (2011). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Mergers and Acquisitions: Triumphs, Missteps and Breakthroughs in the Financial Services Industry
    Author: Moeller S
  66. QFinance Second Edition Reception. (Workshop) London, UK (2011). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Importance of Ongoing Financial Education in the Light of the Credit Crunch
    Author: Moeller S
  67. HeadLand Plus One Breakfast. (Workshop) London, UK (2011). Invited speaker.
    Paper: M&A in Financial Services
    Author: Moeller S
  68. Foundation Trust Network NHS Confederation Finance Directors Network. (Workshop) London, UK (2011).
    Paper: Mergers and Acquisitions
    Author: Moeller S (invited)
  69. Ernst & Young Corporate Development Leadership Network. (Workshop) Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2011). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Topics in new research on deal drivers and deal success
    Author: Moeller S
  70. Editorial Intelligence Breakfast. (Workshop) London, UK (2011). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Foreign Ownership & Investment: Friend or Foe for British Business
    Author: Moeller S
  71. London School of Economics Students’ Union Finance Society. (Seminar) London, UK (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Seven Deadly Sins of M&A
    Author: Moeller S
  72. Ernst & Young European Corporate Development Leadership Network. (Workshop) Paris, France (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Transformative Deals
    Author: Moeller S
  73. Association of MBAs MBA Refresher. (Workshop) London, UK (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring in Uncertain Times
    Author: Moeller S
  74. Royal Bank of Scotland Professionals Conference. (Conference) London, UK (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Why Change? Drivers to Consolidation amongst Professional Service Firms
    Author: Moeller S
  75. European Financial Management Association 2010 Conference. (Conference) Århus, Denmark (2010).
    Paper: What Should I Do Next? CEO Succession, M&A Deals and Company Performance
    Author: Carapeto M
    Co-authors: Scott Moeller and Anna Faelten
  76. European Academy of Management 2010 Conference. (Conference) Rome, Italy (2010).
    Paper: What Should I Do Next? CEO Succession, M&A Deals and Company Performance
    Author: Carapeto M
    Co-authors: Scott Moeller and Anna Faelten
  77. Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Research Centre Conference (2016-present). (Conference) Chair.

Keynote lectures/speeches (5)

  1. The Urban Myths of M&A: how unconscious biases affect deal success. London (2020). Panelist & Keynote - Royds Withy King webinar
  2. Keynote Panel: Private Equity in the year ahead. Dubai, UAE (2017). Judge and Panel moderator (Mergermarket MENA Mergers Forum and Awards)
  3. Is timing everything? Today’s M&A environment & target identification. London, UK (2017). Strategic M&A: Acquiring Smart Conference
  4. Why Deals Fail and How to Rescue Them. London, UK (2016). 10Eighty Dinner
  5. M&A and Property: The Elephant in the Room. London, UK (2016). Savills M&A Seminar

Media appearances (30)

  1. (2014) CNBC (television).
  2. M&A volume down: Pro. (2014) CNBC (television).
  3. Pick your M&A carefully: Some countries fight back. (2014) Yahoo! New Zealand (Business & Finance) (website).
  4. Scott Moeller - Dealmarking is recovering slowly - but it never really failed. (2012) Financial Times (newspaper).
  5. Intralinks research shows the number of leaked M&A deals falling dramatically as execution risks rise. (2012) Daily Markets .com (website).
  6. Deutschland ein Mart mit sehr gungsten M&A bedingungen. (2011) Terminae Finanzplatz.
  7. M&A Maturity Index: Asia Emerges M&A. (2011) Traderlink.
  8. Will M&A be a hit; or is it business as usual? (2011) www.finextra.com (website).
  9. (2011) Milano Finanza.
  10. (2011) private equity knowledge bank.
  11. (2010) ABC news (television).
  12. Saudi Arabia ranked as 'transitional market in first of its kind M&A Maturity index. (2010) ameinfo.com (website).
  13. (2010) Bloomberg Money.
  14. Research shows CEOs who perform a major deal in the first year are more successful. (2010) www.uaetoday.com (website).
  15. Research shows CEOs who perform a major deal in their first year are more successful long term. (2010) Al Bayan.
  16. Research shows CEOs who perform a major deal in their first year are more successful long term. (2010) Al Khaleej.
  17. Goldman faces regulatory probe in Britain, scrutiny from Germany. (2010) www.indiatimes.com (website).
  18. How to ward off redundancy in chaos of M&A. (2010) Times (newspaper).
  19. MT Expert's Ten Top Tips: Surviving M&A. (2010) www.managementtoday.co.uk (website).
  20. Amid chocolate spat, is UK souring on M&A? (2010) www.reuters.com (website).
  21. ""Buying cheap"" deoes not guarantee higher returns to shareholders. (2009) www.cnemag.com.cn (website).
  22. When it come to mergers, just look after No1. (2009) www.timesonline.co.uk.
  23. ""Brave"" post-Lehman M&A rewarded by market: study. (2009) www.sherwoodgazette.com (website).
  24. Mergers as kill or cure. (2009) www.ft.com (website).
  25. 'Brave' post- Lehman M&A rewarded by market study. (2009) New York Times (newspaper).
  26. Annals of Crap Research, M&A Leaks Edition. (2008) portfolio.com (website).
  27. Strategics engaging in M&A beat competitors. (2008) Guide to surviving in the wild M&A jungle (website).
  28. Guide to surviving in the wild M&A jungle. (2007) www.timesonline.co.uk (website).
  29. Lawyers are Queuing Up to Go Back to School. (2007) Daily Telegraph (newspaper).
  30. Giving diligence its due. (2007) Ft.com (website).