The most important factor in determining whether an acquisition becomes successful or not, is how well the post-merger integration is done. The post-merger integration takes many times the effort of closing the deal, but is a lot less glamorous and often shortchanged. This presentation will provide some guidelines for an effective integration, such as having a single integration leader and open communication and will highlight potential pitfalls to avoid such as believing the sales force can easily represent both product lines. The integration involves not just combining the two companies but also finding better ways to run the combined business. The business improvements can often be as large as the synergies.
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Post Merger Integration: Keys to Success
1. Financial Planning & Analysis for CPG
Chicago, May 23 – 24, 2012
Post Merger Integration of
CPG Companies
By Anders Stubkjaer
President, AS Consulting Group
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