BUSINESS ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION
Care required for maximum synergy benefit and lasting results
The real challenge comes fits during integration
Taking over a company can be a logical choice for a variety of reasons. Increasing market share and strengthening competitiveness are often cited as the main motivation.
Synergy advantage may be about economies of scale, but much more often other components such as access to new customers, markets, technologies, patents or specific expertise are decisive.
A good assessment beforehand is thus essential in valuation and non-financial value factors. Not only the potential but also the complexity and risks that come into view during integration.
What can we help with, among other things:
- Formulating an M&A strategy
- Exploration of a potential acquisition
- Due diligence (vendor, commercial and operational)
- Business case including validated synergy benefits
- Preparation and guidance of integration plan (day 1, first 100 days)
- Program and change management
- Interim management
How we make a difference
We know that a business acquisition and integration are complex processes that require strategic vision and precise execution. Our experienced team provides professional guidance during every step within the acquisition process. From initial exploration and due diligence to a successful integration. With 20 years of experience, we know where the opportunities but also the pitfalls are and why each acquisition requires customization.
Our team is keen on the substantive, process side of an acquisition and thus knows how to quickly and systematically get to the core and monitor progress. Moreover, we work shoulder-to-shoulder from boardroom to shop floor, knowing that success always starts with the human side of change. This is fascinating but of course also immediately challenging the moment two corporate cultures meet during integration processes. Nothing like being able to fall back on the solid experience of our professionals.