Five Roadblocks to Successful Acquisition Integration
There is no doubt about it. The current financial conditions are creating an environment where numerous companies are thinking about merging for survival or acquiring companies to build for the future. However, if care is not taken in the assimilation process, much of the value creation involved in the deal can be lost. This is not the time to put aside best practices in acquisition integration. In fact, due to the current volatility of the marketplace and the level of risk involved, the thoughtful application of these principles is more important than ever.
This issue of Executive Insights is designed to help you avoid some of the common errors senior executives make when making acquisition decisions. By paying careful attention to these issues, you can create a process that will accelerate the creation of value, reduce the loss of productivity during the transition and create a combined organization that is superior to the sum of its components.