Merger & Acquisition
Nearly half of all M&A deals fail to increase profits. Half actually destroy shareholder wealth. And 6 in 10 fall short of goals set by top management. What’s needed is an experienced hand in helping global companies manage the risks of M&A—and effectively deliver real value to shareholders.
Using our robust process and our team of M&A delivery experts, we can collaborate with you to develop your growth or acquisition strategy. We’ll coordinate the deal team throughout with due diligence and negotiations, and we’ll lead the subsequent integration and benefits optimization process.
Our Approach
The key to a successful M&A is focusing on achieving value throughout the entire process. We employ an end-to-end, systematic approach for driving value—from selecting a target, to integrating an acquisition, to providing synergies at the other end. We focus not only on the deal, but also on delivering longer-term benefits.
We manage the entire lifecycle, providing leadership, structure and experience to elicit maximum value from your advisors. Our approach ensures that:
- The right acquisition or partner is identified, with a strong strategic and cultural fit
- Due diligence and negotiation produce a thorough and timely result
- Integration is carefully planned and initiated before a deal is done, then managed to quickly deliver tangible benefits
- The process continues well after integration to drive benefits for the new entity
Figure 1 - Our end-to-end approach to M&A lifecycle management
When to Use M&A
Our M&A solution can benefit any organization embarking on a merger or acquisition as part of a strategic plan for growth. We can be of particular value if you are:
- Entering the M&A process for the first time
- Accustomed to M&A but need to manage multiple advisors and third parties
- Lacking management capacity to drive an M&A campaign to a successful conclusion
- Lacking sufficient in-house experience to manage subsequent integration without impacting business
- Undertaking a risky or complex deal that requires rigorous planning and co-ordination
Our Proposition
Our role in your M&A initiative is not one of advisor, accountant, tax specialist or legal counsel. Rather, we’re program delivery specialists, collaborating with you to take ownership of providing value to your shareholders. We have a track record of successfully delivering some of the most complex acquisitions and integrations in global business. When you choose us, you gain the following benefits:
- A structured program management approach, tailored to meet your specific challenges
- Years of practical experience delivering on challenging M&A programs
- Solid risk management, putting a portion of our fees “at risk” against your benefits
- Engagement of your staff to ensure they feel ownership of the outcomes
- Energy, drive and leadership from our experienced M&A specialists