Post-Merger Integration

The standardization of processes and structures, as well as the merging of the individual business areas, of the companies involved in the transaction is often underestimated. This can mean that the takeover target cannot always be integrated into existing structures without conflict. The reason for this is internal resistance resulting from a lack of communication and transparency, which must be avoided from the outset.

The aim is to integrate acquired companies into existing structures promptly and efficiently to be able to fully exploit synergy potentials and minimize possible risks as far as possible. This applies above all to the occurrence of the merger syndrome and the associated “hidden costs” through separation, replacement, and training costs in the personnel area, which should be avoided in any case.

ensign advisory places increased emphasis on transparent and proactive communication with our clients throughout the entire M&A transaction process to ensure a smooth process. Based on past PMI projects, we have been able to identify various core tasks that need to be addressed within the framework of integration processes.

First, our specialists help to prepare all the necessary measures through careful planning and to ensure that the schedule is adhered to. Together with our clients, we develop an integration plan that documents the essential work steps, milestones, and responsibilities. We then provide support in putting together the management structures, as well as central planning and reporting processes, so that the integration can be reliably documented to the outside world in the interests of the shareholders. In addition, we support our clients in filling vacant (management) positions, considering the existing corporate culture and know-how. Our consultants help to sensitize the employees for the upcoming measures of the integration process and to initiate the integration process in coordination with the management. In the finalizing step, we then take care of the complete integration of the operative business activities to exploit the hoped-for synergy potentials and thus dovetail the operative business areas.

ensign advisory has the competence and know-how to efficiently drive the integration process after a merger transaction and to set the course for a common guiding culture. We accompany our clients throughout the entire process, from planning and coordination of the integration project to coordination and implementation, to quality control. Among other things, we advise on filling vacant positions and strategic optimization measures for the internal organization. Our experience helps us to prepare and sensitize employees to the necessary measures so that the PMI process can be carried out as quickly and conflict-free as possible, the risk of a merger syndrome can be minimized, and synergy potentials can be exploited in the best possible way.