Mergers and Acquisitions Services
Mergers and acquisitions consulting links strategy, diligence, and integration so the deal thesis turns into results. We test synergies, plan Day 1, and run integration so value shows up in revenue, margin, and cash flow.
What is mergers and acquisitions consulting?
A service that helps buyers and sellers shape a clear deal thesis, validate the numbers, and deliver post close results. Advisors analyze markets and operations, size revenue and cost levers, and stand up an Integration Management Office to coordinate people, systems, and processes.
Why it matters and how it works
Deals miss targets without tight execution. An estimated 70-90% of acquisitions fail to meet expectations. Teams that follow a repeatable program and integrate with discipline outperform peers in total shareholder return. We link diligence to Day 1 and the first 100 days, with metrics and owners for every synergy.
Typical steps
- Deal thesis and value tree. Revenue, cost, and capital levers with targets and timing.
- Diligence sprints. Market, operations, tech, and finance to confirm the plan and risks.
- Synergy model and Day 1 blueprint. Run rate, one off costs, and dependencies; TSA mapping if needed.
- Integration Management Office. Workstreams for customers, product, supply, tech, and back office with weekly cadence.
- Change and communication. Sponsor routines and manager toolkits tied to change management so people adopt new ways of working.
Results you can track
| Outcome | What we track | Why it pays off |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy capture | Revenue and cost run rate vs. plan, one off costs, working capital | Programmatic M&A outperforms in TSR when synergies are delivered consistently. |
| Speed to steady state | Day 1 readiness, TSA exit, cutover defects | Most value is set in the first 100 days, so early momentum matters. |
| Customer and talent retention | Revenue attrition, key account churn, regrettable attrition | Culture and communication are frequent reasons deals miss value. |
| Risk control | Regulatory clearances, financial controls, cyber and data risks | Disciplined integration reduces the high miss rate found in many studies. |
FAQs
How do you avoid deal value leakage?
We link each synergy to a clear owner, weekly milestones, and proof points in the P and L or balance sheet. Risks and one off costs are tracked with the same rigor as benefits.
What is your approach to Day 1 and the first 100 days?
We build a Day 1 checklist for customers, people, and tech, then run a 13 week cadence with dashboards for revenue, cost, and retention. Decisions and issues are cleared in a standing IMO forum.
How do you manage culture and retention?
We use sponsor routines, manager messages, and incentives tied to synergy goals. High influence roles get specific coaching and short feedback loops to spot churn risk early.
Ready to turn a deal thesis into results?
Get a 30 minute review of your plan and a 100 day scorecard you can act on.