M&A: Integration planning and execution
Navigating the complexity
Increasing deal complexity and cross-border deal dynamics make it difficult to realize value. Early preparation and thorough understanding of human capital risks ensures Day One readiness and creates sustainable value. Driving long-term deal success requires thoughtful and well-executed integration.
In today’s complex and dynamic environment, you need real-world integration experience in quickly and effectively bringing organizations together — or carving out and standing up an entity — to protect business continuity and create the framework for the future. We’re experienced in all types of transactions, from small acquisitions to mega, multibillion-dollar global mergers. And all sizes and types of deals require the knowledge, know-how and foresight to deliver deal value.
Managing the chaos
Building on the findings of due diligence, our approach to integration planning includes:
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Developing a comprehensive integration strategy and roadmap to deliver on the end-state vision for Day One and beyond
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Establishing project governance principles, including decision-making, issue escalation and communications
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Understanding the cultures of both organizations, identifying critical components and developing an integration approach to maintain them
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Outlining a communication and change management strategy to support the new operating environment
The Mercer difference
Global footprint, local expertise
Experienced deal advisors
Deep expertise
We have a deep bench of experts and access to specialists, from actuarial to compliance.
Innovation
Our expertise
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Workforce strategy
Understand critical roles based on the deal thesis. Identify synergies, and formulate workforce strategies to address any risks. -
Operating model
Develop the future strategy and operating model of the combined entity, including organization design and governance. -
Project management office
Ensure a rigorous project management approach, including strategic advice at every step of the process. -
Global benefits
Harmonize and integrate benefits programs, benchmark programs against the market, and define the go-forward global benefits and financing strategy. -
Retirement and investments
Harmonize and integrate the retirement programs, and create an integrated plan design that aligns with total rewards objectives to prepare for implementation. -
Policies and policy insight
Understand, benchmark and compare current policies. Stay up to date on recent developments and know what’s coming.