merger & acquisition consulting
Don’t let technology be the reason for your M&A transaction failure.
Undoubtedly, information technology is increasingly becoming a critical success factor within mergers and acquisitions transactions.
The fusion of technology for two entities (or segregation in the case of a divestiture) and ensuring minimal impact on everyday business operations is a complex task, which involves strict deadlines and extreme pressure to complete. Additionally, it is essential to consider post-merger requirements that may evolve – those that will decrease cost or complexity, or increase revenue opportunities.
Our team has numerous years of experience completing M&A due diligence and managing post-M&A integrations across various industries.
what is the process
We follow a simple, yet proven process that produces the outcomes necessary to inform your M&A decision.
Uncover key risk areas and investment needs in the technology environment of your target.
Understand the Future Strategy
The importance of understanding how the buying organisation sees IT as an enabler of future growth gives us a great platform to commence our due diligence.
Review The Buyers IT environment
We review the current technology environment before looking at the target and this is a crucial step in working out just how the integration might best work.
Review The Target's IT environment
Understanding the target's IT environment (technical, operational, and people) help us determine if any parts can be kept and re-used for improved outcomes.
Produce An Integration Roadmap
A comprehensive plan is produced summarising our findings from a technical and business perspective, including a high-level investment strategy.
what's included
Our M&A Due Diligence Review Includes:
- IT Strategy & Financials
- Leadership & Staff Capabilities, including External IT Providers
- Business Enabling IT Applications
- Technology Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity
- Cybersecurity & Compliance Vulnerability
- Ongoing and planned IT investments
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We also offer Virtual CIO services for your business.
If you’re at that stage where you need a CIO but can’t see the benefit of a full-time role, talk to us about our fractional vCIO Service.
You get the best of both worlds – focus, experience and leadership at a fraction of the cost.
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