The Challenge: The deal is signed. The press release has been sent. Now, the real work begins. Study after study shows that a majority of acquisitions fail to deliver promised value, not because the strategy was wrong, but because the integration was chaotic. Without a disciplined plan, value evaporates, key employees leave, customer service suffers, and the promised synergies never materialize. The momentum of the deal is lost in a sea of operational friction and culture clashes.
Our Solution: Our Post-Merger Integration Planning service acts as the bridge between your deal strategy and operational reality. We provide the structure, governance, and expert guidance needed to drive a successful integration from Day-1. We work with your leadership to build a detailed, actionable playbook that ensures critical milestones are met, synergies are captured, and the combined entity is set up for long-term success.
Day-1 Readiness Planning
A focused effort to ensure operational continuity for critical functions—like payroll, customer support, and core IT systems—the moment the deal closes.
Integration Roadmap Development
Creating a comprehensive 100-day, 6-month, and 1-year plan with clear priorities, owners, and timelines for major workstreams.
Synergy Capture and Tracking
Establishing a rigorous process to track and report on the realization of cost and revenue synergies against the original deal model.
Functional Workstream Setup
Developing detailed integration plans for core functions, including IT, HR, Finance, and Operations, to ensure they merge smoothly and efficiently.
Integration Playbook
Tailored to your specific transaction, including a 100-day plan, integration roadmap with KPIs, synergy tracking dashboard, and a governance charter to manage the entire process effectively.