This paper presents the lessons learnt from post merger integration at nine (9) companies that came out ahead after the merger.
What are the key challenges in post merger integration? How can we overcome these challenges?
This research, conducted by BCG, focused on nine (9) companies that underwent "successful" post merger integration. It highlights the key challenges each faced specifically with respect to post merger integration - protecting the golden goose, uniting different cultures, overcoming organizational obstacles, puting customers in the driver's seat, managing complexity, optimizing intellectual capital and building capability for future deals. It discusses how these companies overcame these challenges.