Most M&A experts and merger integration managers would agree that a successful outcome from any single merger or acquisition is far from certain. Studies repeatedly confirm that half of all business “marriages” fail. Yet when M&As work, they create significant value – as demonstrated by the 50 percent of corporate unions that succeed. The secret to their odds-beating success? Strong leadership combined with professional execution and the pursuit of growth, right from the start.
A decade after our first study on merger integration, A.T. Kearney has revisited the topic and discovered new insights into what makes for a successful merger integration. Among our conclusions: Some of the most commonly accepted wisdom surrounding M&A strategy needs to be revised.
Authors: Juergen Rothenbuecher, Pablo Moliner, Phil Dunne, Sandra Niewiem, Sebastien Declercq, Simon Mezger
Source: Kearney
Subjects: Best Practices, Mergers & Acquisitions
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