Though every company and every merger is unique, our years of experience and extensive research have shown us where the leaders line up. No matter what the industry, these four key strategies are central to successful merger integration:
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Your merger integration program should be shaped by the primary intent of the deal A successful merger integration program should be built on a strong understanding of the key reasons for the deal, the potential savings, and the capabilities and assets you hope to gain. |
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Acquisition integration has to be run like any other core business process: - Standardized |
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Well-defined roles & responsibilities are key to managing the process Your merger integration program should optimize executive involvement, keeping them focused and aligned on strategic issues. Your detailed planning should be conducted by staff teams, directed by a steering committee, and leverage subject matter experts. The hundreds of activities and numerous functional checklists should be managed by the integration teams, with the support and guidance of a program management office. |
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Value will be created based on successful integration of the deal Real value isn’t about deal pricing; it’s about prudently accelerating the pace of integration and capturing the planned synergies of a deal. |
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