Spotlight on M&A Systems and Data Considerations

This blog will focus on the technology component of M&A and secondarily recognize the impact to people and processes that any large change in technology engenders. Technological systems are a critical piece of any business today and are instrumental in supporting large scale growth without proportional expense growth.  While a merger creates technological risk, it also provides an opportunity to upgrade systems in a way that seldom can be organically justified.  Mergers present a time for courage and clear direction as succumbing to the inherent political battles over system superiority will create decades of extra expense and reduced agility.

M&A: Focusing on the Employees

In prior blogs, we have talked about the importance of preparation and planning for any major growth strategy, especially M&A activity.

The Art of Defensive and Offensive Merger Prep

As with most other business scenarios, M&A negotiations often force a company to take a defensive or offensive position on M&A due to timing and company priorities.  Many organizations are reactive (though they prefer the term opportunistic) and force their organization into a defensive position at the mere rumor of a consolidation.  Other organizations recognize that business consolidations are part of their growth strategy and therefore invest more in planning in order to ensure a degree of readiness.  The more proactive an organization is in their targeting and internal readiness, the more that effort and resulting assets can be turned into an offensive strategy.  The executive team will build off your preparation and confidence.

                          M&A: An Event or a Discipline? How Ready Are You For Growth?

            The consolidation of two businesses may start with marketing or distribution agreements, a joint venture or a CEO call.