Post-merger integration (PMI) planning defines how two organisations will actually be combined after a deal so that the value in the business case is realised and customers are not disrupted. Consultants work alongside the deal team to map the “to-be” organisation, identify quick wins, decide on systems and policies, and set up an integration management office with clear workstreams (people, finance, operations, IT, brand, contracts). Synergies are quantified and sequenced so management knows what has to happen in the first 30, 60 and 100 days, and what can wait. Good PMI planning also addresses culture, communications and retention of key talent, which is where many integrations fail. In short, it turns an acquisition from a financial event into an operational success.
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Post Merger Integration Planning: What it actually means?
