M&A Deals are becoming ever more complex. One-time costs of process and systems integration can go through the roof if not well managed. And with technology enabled synergies contributing up to 50% of total synergies, business and systems integration can easily make or break your M&A deal!
When an organisation embarks on M&A activity, it’s always a challenge to get a clear understanding of what’s really happening. No two M&As the same since every organisation is different
Furthermore, the strategic rationale for a merger and/or acquisition also differs from one deal to the next. For instance it could be to:
Early engagement in the M&A life cycle by IT is critical to the successful delivery of an M&A deal.
Firstly, because technology enabled synergies (skills, experiences, systems, technologies, etc.) can contribute up to 50% of the total synergies. This has a significant impact on the total M&A deal value.
Secondly, with M&A deals becoming more and more complex, the one-time costs of process and systems integration can go through the roof if not well managed. Put simply, business and systems integration can easily make or break your M&A deal!
Successful acquirers must be masters of process and systems integration. In addition to early engagement, consistency of integration process is key. A replicable, scalable, methodical approach must be deployed.
This is what we do at PTS. We bring a strategic lens to pre-, during-, and post-merger process and technology integration. Working closely with your teams, we focus on the following 3 core objectives.
Supporting the Deal Thesis
Focusing on how technology drives deal value, with a pragmatic approach that identifies cost savings and supports the combined business.
Achieving Target State
We work closely with you to develop a plan for long-term integration and rationalisation, improving steady-state performance and capturing cost synergies.
Rigorous Preparation
We must ensure a smooth transition with a clear Day One plan, attention to key requirements across processes and functions, and First 100-Days post-closure plans.
If you’re currently tackling a merger or acquisition, a great place to start would be to download our free IT M&A Readiness Checklist.
The purpose of the checklist is to help you quickly assess and score your readiness, and to highlight the areas that require immediate attention.
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