In this episode of the “IN Practice Podcast,” we turn the spotlight onto one of the most powerful tools in M&A analysis the Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI).
Ever wondered how regulators judge whether a takeover will reshape competition or tighten a market? The HHI reveals the answer. By measuring market concentration, it helps predict whether a merger could tip the balance, reduce competition, or trigger regulatory red flags.
To learn more, listen to this episode a sharp breakdown of deal strategy, valuation numbers, and the real world decisions that make or break mergers and acquisitions.
ABOUT IN PRACTICE
“IN Practice” is a podcast that combines practical management concepts, best practices, and advice from the business world to help you become better at analyzing issues, seizing opportunities, mastering decision-making and delivering change. Every episode is filled with advice you can practice in your workplace.
The host, Loay Dirar, educates, writes, and advises on strategy development and implementation, as well as change management and risk management for major regional organizations in the Middle East and North Africa. He has 20 years of management experience, including ten years as a manager in multinational subsidiaries of organizations based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).







