In the last instalment of our Merger and Aquisition series, we touched on the importance of your most valuable asset - your people. No less significantly because on the flipside with their link to your ultimate success, is that your people also have the potential to...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Smart Change Practice for Mergers & Acquisitions Short and Long-term Success
In a recent McKinsey review,[1] it revealed that nearly 79% of large-deal mergers and acquisitions (M&As) were still outperforming years after the M&A had concluded. So, what did the CEOs of those organisations do to achieve this success? There were four...
What Makes a Merger & Acquisition Successful? It’s all about Communicating the “Why”
Companies often make communications for a merger a low priority compared to the seemingly more pressing operational issues. Not a great plan, as research into mergers has shown that effective communication for the merger and acquisition (M&A) journey is key to the...
Opportunities Still on the Rise: Avoid Rookie Mistakes and Come Out Smiling
June 30 fast approaches, and with rallying financial markets and vaccine rollout, financial analysts anticipate that Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) will continue their upward trajectory for the next financial year and beyond. With M&A continued growth...
Getting the People Stuff RIGHT
M&A is one of our three service pillars at Change2020. Our role, quite simply is to get the people stuff right. A few learnings from our experience: • Be at the table from day one – due diligence is not just about assets and finances, it is significantly about people....
Inside the Black Box: Mergers and Acquisitions
With start-up culture thriving and businesses needing to constantly evolve and think on their feet, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become more appealing than ever. Nevertheless, they can present a unique set of challenges on many levels. Under this landscape,...
Mergers & Acquisitions: Mistakes to Avoid
There are many advantages when two companies merge to become one entity or when one business acquires another. Assumed cost reductions, economies of scale, an increase in market share and access to a wider consumer base are just a few of the reasons that mergers can...
Mergers and Acquisitions: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition
While there is undisputed value in mergers and acquisitions, organisations often struggle to overcome the challenges of such large-scale change. M&A activity almost always causes uncertainty and disruption in the workplace. Successful organisations embrace this...