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What We Do

We help integrate faster, capture synergies with precision, and realize full transaction value—while minimizing disruption so leadership stays focused on running and growing the business.

  • We lead and execute all aspects of post-merger integration—from pre-close planning through execution and value capture—ensuring a seamless transition from Day 1 through 100-day execution and beyond.

    • Leading integration execution — aligning management, sponsors, and teams around priorities

    • Designing the future state — target operating model, organization, processes, and systems

    • Orchestrating cross-functional delivery — IMO, core workstreams, and execution cadence

    • Capturing synergies — from assessment through execution and realization

    • Tracking and reporting progress — dashboards, project management, and risk management (RAID)

    • Enabling fast, high-quality decisions — cutting through complexity and organizational friction

  • We work shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership and functional teams to streamline workload, and drive ownership, alignment, and accountability across the combined organization.

  • We operate within a structured integration plan while adapting quickly to changing conditions—scaling resources and adjusting priorities as needed.

Post-Merger Integration Services

We tailor every PMI engagement to the specific dynamics of each
transaction—aligning scope, priorities, and resources to accelerate
value capture. Core focus areas include:

Day-1 readiness and operational stability

Cultural alignment and change management

Integration Management Office (IMO) set-up & governance

PMI playbooks and cross-functional execution

Target Operating Model (TOM) and organizational redesign

Financial consolidation and reporting

Back-office consolidation (HR, Finance, IT, Procurement)

Systems Integration and Data Migration support

PMI Dashboards, reporting, and risk management (RAID)

Synergy planning and capture (cost, revenue, financial)

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Other Value-Added Services

PMI Readiness Planning (Pre-Close)

Ensure integration thesis is executable before close.

  • 50-point PMI readiness assessment and implications

  • Identification of integration risks and dis-synergies

  • Integration strategy and high-level roadmap

 

Synergy Assessment & Playbooks

Translate deal logic into actionable, trackable value creation.

  • Pre-close cost, revenue, and financial synergy assessments

  • Consolidated synergy modeling and pro forma

  • Practical playbooks to drive post-close realization

 

Carve-Outs & TSA Management

Reduce risk on complex separations and transitions.

  • Carve-out diligence and separation planning

  • TSA structuring, governance, and exit planning

  • Post-close stand-up and integration execution

5-Step Post-Merger Integration Process

Our proprietary 5-step PMI process—Unify™—brings structure, visibility, and accountability from the outset. This ensures faster integration timelines, fewer execution missteps, clear ownership and governance, and accelerated speed-to-value.

Pre-Close Planning/ Integration Preparation

Step 1

Pre-Close Planning/ Integration Preparation

Pre-Close Planning/ Integration Preparation

Step 2

Integration Kick Off /

Day 1 Activities

Develop & Execute Integration Plans

Step 3

Develop & Execute Integration Plans

Deploy Governance, Operating Cadence, Tools and Reporting

Step 4

Deploy Governance, Operating Cadence, Tools and Reporting

Capture Revenue and Cost Synergies

Step 5

Capture Cost, Revenue, and Financial Synergies.

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Preparing for an Acquisition?

If you are evaluating an acquisition or preparing for a future integration, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your plans and share our perspective. We offer a complimentary Post-Merger Integration Readiness Assessment, followed by an actionable PMI proposal tailored to your deal, timeline, and value creation objectives.


Let’s start a conversation.

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