Closing a deal is only the beginning of a complex and decisive journey. True success lies in the ability to turn that opportunity into tangible, lasting value. Every day matters: missed synergies or delays in integration can undermine the investment thesis and significantly erode expected returns. That’s why a structured, results-driven post-deal approach is critical to accelerate integration and deliver on the promise of the transaction.
A comprehensive understanding of integration strategy and tactical execution is essential to unlock the full potential of any deal.
At Strategy&, we don’t just bring the right people, insights, processes, and digital solutions to support this effort, we work side by side with your teams to deepen operational knowledge of target businesses and ensure every step contributes to value capture. Together, we mitigate risks and identify opportunities from due diligence through to post-deal synergy realization.
We combine deep industry expertise, rigorous analytics, and proven execution capabilities to turn complexity into concrete results. Our approach enables leadership to focus on growth and innovation while we ensure that every initiative strengthens competitiveness and fulfills the transaction’s promise.
Accordingly, we help our clients create sustainable value that endures well beyond the deal closing.
Implementation of the IMO (Integration Management Office) and integration oversight
Development of the Day 1 to Day 100 integration plan
Strategic review and preparation of the consolidated business plan
Monitoring of the Value Creation Plan and synergy realization
The PwC survey reveals 10 key findings, highlighting practices that drive value and reduce risk.
These insights help leaders align strategies, accelerate synergies, and ensure effective execution, transforming complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.
See the results
Transformational deals are once again on the rise
Comprehensive M&A integration success remains elusive
Experience factor shows up in deal outcomes
Companies are investing more in M&A integration
Value creation plans should include important elements
Go-to-market goals and revenue synergies have increased in importance
Talent retention is at the heart of deal success
Change management is imperative
Cross-functional areas are the toughest to integrate
Technology is a key enabler for transformation