How can I assure a smooth merger with our acquisition?

Have you purchased a company only to experience significantly less than the expected strategic, financial or operational results? Have you purchased a company for its talent, only to have that talent leave during the first two years? Has your acquisition resulted in confusion, conflict, and disintegration?

While the financial and strategic aspects of an acquisition are thoroughly evaluated, the 'people' component of the acquisition is often ignored. This omission is a major contributing factor to Business Week's estimation that one out of every three acquisitions is later undone.

RidgeLight Consulting provides insight into the human side of mergers and acquisitions through our culture audit during the due diligence process. Once clarifying the vision and strategic objectives of the merger, we assess the culture of both organizations. Our audit directly addresses issues cited as reasons for M&A failure and takes less time than you might expect. The results are then used to design and manage a post-merger integration process.

If you would like to talk with us about how we can help assure you retain the value of your next acquisition, click here and then call or send us an email.