The next generation of M&A strategy brings emerging digital capabilities to the forefront in support of both opportunities and risk mitigation. Deals are developing beyond core business growth, encompassing new digital opportunities and emerging technologies as drivers of strategic acceleration. Specific next-generation areas of focus include: Entering new business frontiers, including enablers like AI to derisk entry into new methodsTesting technology-based opportunities to improve timeliness and derisk changeMobilizing into unknown business segments, such as adding sustainability productsNew…