Mergeflo M&A Integration Insights

A New Approach to M&A: Value-Driven M&A Integration

The value-driven approach shifts M&A integration from being a ‘must do’ to a strategic initiative and transformational approach. There are multiple reasons to consider this new approach and best practices to implement it.

2022-12-15 • Vicky Fang

Rethinking Go-to-Market M&A Integration

Several companies fall short of harnessing revenue synergies as integration teams get caught in the middle of harnessing quick hits through back office consolidations and leave revenue synergies aside

2022-11-21 • Nitin Kumar

M&A Strategy & Integration in The Digital World Order

There is disruption everywhere with technologies like Cloud, Robotics, Open Source, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Blockchain, and Augmented/Virtual Reality, going mainstream and creating new business models across many industries. Older and more established players must reinvent themselves or displace into oblivion.

2022-11-11 • Nitin Kumar

M&A Integration: MOE (Merger of Equals)

In a recent survey conducted by my firm, corporate development and M&A integration executives did mention specifically that executives messaging Merger of Equals (MOE) Were in the top 3–4 reasons for the sub-optimal M&A integration process.

2022-11-07 • Nitin Kumar

Forces Shaping The Future of M&A Integration

Combination forces impacting our day to day work and M&A integration will be impacted by some. Changing workplace, progress in technology, increased specialization, and the business demanding more active integration management, will be the most impactful driving forces in the M&A space.

2022-11-02 • Mergeflo

M&A Integration, Creating Value from a “Carve-in” Transaction

Anatomy of a lesser-known transaction type Most people have heard of conventional M&A integration and Divestitures (be it carve-outs or spin-offs). However, the rare cases of carve-in...

2022-10-27 • Nitin Kumar

M&A Integration: Creating Value from High Priced "Tuck-in" Acquisitions

Tuck-in acquisition  protects or enhances the economic logic in the buyer’s industry. As the purchase prices go high, investors demand quick ROI, creating pressure on the executives to deliver transaction value.

2022-10-07 • Nitin Kumar

M&A Integration: Creating Value from "Acqui-hires"

Although “digital” business models have taken the acqui-hire concept outside of technology companies, the bulk of these deals is still entrenched in the TMT (Tech, Media, and Telecom — in that order) sectors.

2022-09-19 • Nitin Kumar

M&A Integration Organization Design

As disruptive technologies continue to emerge and impact existing organization design models, legacy companies will rely on M&A as a driver to transition their own businesses.

2022-09-14 • Nitin Kumar

Art and Science of Decision Making during M&A Integration

Decision-making during M&A integration is driven by multiple drivers, enablers, and outcomes. Bringing high speed, numbers and quality decisions into consideration are key values during the M&A integration process.

2022-08-31 • Nitin Kumar