Post-Merger Integration
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Mergers and acquisitions are fast becoming essential elements of corporate strategy. The worldwide value of mergers and acquisitions announced in 1998 pushed the $2.5 trillion mark - more than 50 percent higher than the previous year - and activity for 1999 is also brisk. Yet recent research shows that only about half of these merged companies have succeeded relative to peers, and despite a growing body of experience, the success rate is not improving. Still, a handful of companies have demonstrated that high levels of success can indeed be achieved on a repeated basis - success that shows in superior overall performance.
- Turning 'Theory' into 'Practice'?
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We have created a program that will introduce you to the skills, tools and the methodologies essential to the successful planning and controlling of projects. Of particular focus will be the development of your own people management and interpersonal skills required to deliver performance on projects at all levels. The course is driven by practical experience and your needs, giving you the opportunity to immediately apply your new understandings and skills to your own projects.
- Who should attend?
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•Merger & Acquisition •CFO •Finance •Business Strategy •Operations •Post Merger Integration •Legal Counsel •Corporate Development •M&A Integration •M&A Strategy
- Key areas to be covered in the programme and documentation
Day 1 – Pre-close Planning
Why do merger/acquisitions fail so often?
A brief discussion on the trends, challenges and lessons learned from prior M&A integrations
The M&A vs the Integration Life Cycle
When does the integration start in the overall deal process? Who gets involved and when?
Using an Integration Playbook and Framework
What is an integration “playbook”?
How do you customize an integration framework to fit different types of integrations?
Getting the integration started right
Key information from due diligence to establish the goals, objectives, governance, and Integration Management Office (IMO)
Building your Integration Team
Choosing the right functional leaders for your integration team
Making sure they understand their role(s)
Breaking down integration activities into function categories by phase:
Manufacturing
Service
Facilities Management
Human Resources
Legal
Finance
Information Technology
Obtaining experts and multi-disciplinary teams to capture the desired synergies and positive results during integration.
Making sure your tasks and timeline is clear.Day 2 – Execution
Getting “Day 1” Right“Day 1” is a big deal…prepare well.
Focus on customer and employee retention
Internal & external communication planning
HR critical activities
Day 1 functional checklists
The Value of Post-Merger PlanningPlanning together is easier…when you are together (one company)
Defining (and prioritizing) integration initiatives for execution
Execution: Keeping the Energy and FocusThe value of speed of integration execution
The 100-Day Plan…and beyond
Optimization Phase: How do you know when you are done?Why most integrations never get to this phase
Transitioning to an operational state (when and how?)
What Could Go Wrong?A look at some of the reasons integrations don’t go as planned and what you can do about it
What are some of the root causes of a failed post-merger integration?
Bad strategy going in
Synergies overestimated
Lack of organization
Lack of focus
Poor execution
Lack of leadership
Slow decision-making
- Benefits to you
Understand the need for comprehensive prep-work with M&A. Learn how to act on your post-merger plans as soon as it’s announced. Define a clear vision and goal for what you want a merger to accomplish for your company. Setting an effective timeline to reach crucial decisions during a merger. Discuss effective strategies used by successfully merged companies.
- Companies already benefiting include:
Cisco Systems, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Pfizer, Molex Incorporated, M&A Partners Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Medtronic Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Bahamas Power and Light, Dell-EMC
- Duration of Course
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January 21 - 22, 2020 Day Course
- Course details
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- Testimonials
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