Ineffective post-merger integration can easily detract form the potential value and benefit of the transaction.

Integration planning is rarely contemplated at the outset of an M&A transaction, yet poor planning can lead to harsh results.

Utilising the extensive experience and expertise of the Deloitte, merging organisations can position themselves to maximise shareholder value and realise the anticipated synergies. The Deloitte change management team focuses on leadership alignment, culture, and change communication to shareholders and all internal and external stakeholders helping businesses achieve exceptional management of change, learning, total rewards, performance and HR service delivery solutions in virtually all aspects of people management and organisational effectiveness.

During the implementation phase of the transaction, the Deloitte Tax and Legal team will refine its structuring advice.

Technology plays a key role in providing the critical information to support all the other aspects of the M&A transaction, such as financial integration, people alignment, and tracking and reporting the benefits of the M&A. Benefits tracking and realisation is one of the main priorities for the CEO and CIO of the new organisation, to ensure that all stakeholders in the new organisation are deriving the benefits and value they expect.

The following services are profiled in this section:

• Post-merger integration
• Human capital
• Change management
• Tax and legal considerations
• Information technology
• Outsourcing