About A&M
Merger Integration Services
In a rapidly changing environment where shareholders expect quick returns on M&A investments, nothing is more critical than accurate decision making and speed in executing the integration. Whether carried out by private equity firms, hedge funds or strategic buyers, merger and acquisition transactions are often structured to gain a distinct competitive advantage, quickly expand the customer base and eliminate redundant costs.
To maximize value, the people, processes, and technology platforms resulting from the deal must be considered well in advance of any official announcement. Best practices dictate that acquirers begin the process early and study their targets hard.
Alvarez & Marsal brings a dedicated Merger Integration Services team that helps businesses to successfully integrate and optimize merger and acquisition transactions.
Working closely with Alvarez & Marsal's Transaction Advisory Group, we are able to conduct thorough due diligence and deal planning
services to ensure that synergies and market impact of transactions are clearly defined and realized. We work alongside senior management teams to develop “Day One” plans for the integration of the organization, processes and technology, and design and execute “First 100 Days” plans to accomplish key objectives as quickly as possible.
Our Merger Integration specialists leverage the capabilities of Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting’s functional expertise to assemble experienced, implementation-oriented teams for each unique client situation. We bring deep knowledge in sales and customer experience, operations and supply chain, and back office functions such as finance, human resources and IT. Drawing on the firm’s core operational heritage, we serve as overall program managers for merger integration planning and execution, as well as in interim management roles when necessary.