Value creation through M&A and divestitures

Market situation in M&A and Divestitures

The motivations behind merger and acquisition activities and the associated growth are manifold. Often, increasing competition in an increasingly complex and global market environment is the reason for wanting to expand one's competitive advantage by adding complementary competencies in breadth and depth. Rising transaction volumes after crises, low interest rates and a growing trend towards digital deal execution are further drivers of increasing activity in the M&A sector.
The cause of challenges in the aftermath of transactions is often an insufficient focus on integration efforts both in the (pre-) deal phase and in the post-merger phase of the M&A process. To counteract this, it is advisable to initiate the integration phase at an early stage in the overall process, rather than waiting until a signing. This includes a thorough analysis of the initial technological conditions in both companies involved, a selection of a suitable integration approach and a detailed planning of the integration project. In our experience, carrying out IT due diligence at an early stage of the analysis phase is an aspect of an M&A transaction that is often ignored but critical to success. The consequence of underestimating the technological due diligence is often a lack of synergy effects.
We support our clients with in-depth professional and industry knowledge combined with strong process expertise to fully exploit the potential of a transaction. We cover the entire value chain of M&A transactions, from strategic preparation to process support and post-merger integration. Our strengths lie in the areas of IT strategy, IT due diligence and post-merger IT integration. This means that the transaction process is professionally accompanied and the hoped-for synergies are reliably realised.

How we approach challenges

With proven frameworks for the complete process of an M&A deal, especially for IT due diligence and post-merger integration, we offer a hollistic review of the technological fit with the target and accompany our clients in the successful IT integration in the deal execution and post-merger integration phases.
In order to address challenges regarding IT integration in the post-merger integration phase, we rely on the PEC approach: Plan - Execute - Control.
To ensure a successful transaction, we provide support with technical and methodological expertise. Technology-oriented companies in particular benefit from the consideration of the technical aspect of a potential acquisition or merger.