Post-merger integration (PMI) is a fundamental stage to realizing the value of an M&A deal. It is a complex process, usually occurring under extreme time pressure while maintaining business continuity. There is no one-size fits all approach to successful post-merger integration. However, careful planning, focusing on the strategic objectives of the deal and the identification and … Read more
An effective post-merger integration (PMI) process is critical to maximizing the potential value of a deal. While for many organizations hard facts relating to revenue and costs may lie at the heart of the PMI process, the less tangible human side of M&A can be equally as important. Indeed, in today’s era of M&A, intangible assets (people, … Read more
There are two main ways for a company to grow. One is via increasing sales and the general size of a company’s operations over time – a strategy often referred to as “organic” or “internal growth.” The other is via acquiring another company or a number of companies (it is also possible for a company … Read more
Your integration framework is in place. Functional leads are fully armed, and at their battle stations. Ready… Set… DAY 1! As soon as the clock starts ticking, every second in a PMI project matters. As Kaija Katariina Erkkilä outlines in her article on PMI speed, “speed in M&A integration execution does bring value and it … Read more
A revolutionary shift in the M&A world took place years ago. This is when deal teams began post-merger integration planning prior to Day One of legal ownership of the acquired company. The concept is now recognized as one of many M&A best practices. Forward-thinking organizations in M&A have built a repeatable process, including proven playbooks and effective technology, … Read more