A recent study shows that up to 70% of the value erosion in M&A is caused by poor integration. Once the deal is closed the environment is characterised by an immense uncertainty on all levels which needs to be orchestrated cautiously. Typical challenges may include inadequate integration planning, lack of executive alignment on merger rationale, loss of focus on day-to-day business and merger benefits not driven through quickly enough.
Deloitte PMI services help merging organisations combine their businesses across all functional departments based on our comprehensive approach. We support the efforts to realise the anticipated benefits as quickly as possible, for the benefit of both staff and shareholders. The immense time pressure requires integration champions to act fast, based on clear methodologies and tools.
Deloitte supports an integration/ separation planning and implementation program around the various key dimensions: integration program management, synergies & shareholders, customers, markets & products, communication and change management, organisation & workforce, functional planning & execution and locations & facilities.
Our experience in more than 700 merger integration/ divestiture engagements helps our clients overcome major challenges and realise merger benefits at an accelerated pace. Our capabilities include: