Post-Acquisition Advisory

A successful transaction does not end with the signing of the agreement. The true value of an acquisition is realised only when processes, management, technology, data and corporate culture are effectively integrated and planned synergies are translated into tangible results.


Post-acquisition integration requires a combination of strategic perspective, transaction experience and the ability to manage the practical implementation of change. 

At BDO, we help clients manage post-acquisition integration (PMI / Post-Merger Integration) to ensure that the newly acquired company is quickly stabilised, effectively integrated into the group and begins to deliver the expected commercial and financial benefits. 

We bring together specialists in finance, tax, transactions, performance management, HR, IT, operational efficiency and interim management. This enables us not only to help clients develop an integration plan, but above all to ensure its effective implementation in practice.

How We Help Our Clients
We support clients with the integration of newly acquired companies, the design of the group’s target operating model and the realisation of synergies.
Diagnostic and GAP Analysis
Target Operating Model (TOM) Design
Integration Planning and Implementation Management
Management and Reporting Stabilisation
Synergy Realisation

Diagnostic and GAP Analysis

We help clients quickly identify gaps between the group’s target operating model and the newly acquired company.
  • We analyse processes, organisational structure, reporting, the IT environment, governance and operational setup, and identify key integration risks, opportunities and areas for rapid improvement (“quick wins”).

Target Operating Model (TOM) Design

Together with the client, we define the group’s Target Operating Model (TOM).
  • The TOM defines how the company is managed, including processes, responsibilities, governance, reporting and the division between centralised and local functions.
  • The objective is to create an effective and sustainable operating model for the entire group.

Integration Planning and Implementation Management

We prepare a detailed integration roadmap, including priorities, responsibilities, milestones and control mechanisms.
  • We support clients with integration project management (PMO/IMO), coordination of individual workstreams and ongoing assessment of achieved results and synergies.

Management and Reporting Stabilisation

We help establish transparent reporting, planning, forecasting and KPIs so that management gains timely and reliable insight into the company’s performance following the acquisition.
  • This may also include the alignment of accounting and controlling processes or support with accounting consolidation following a merger or reorganisation.

Synergy Realisation

We support clients in identifying and realising synergies across procurement, operations, finance, IT and support functions.
  • We help establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure that the planned benefits of the acquisition are effectively realised.

Typical Areas of Integration

We help align the group’s management approach following an acquisition by establishing decision-making authority, escalation mechanisms, reporting and governance rules. The objective is to ensure effective management and transparent governance across the entire group.

We ensure the alignment of financial reporting, planning, forecasting and KPIs across the group. We help establish a consistent view of the financial performance of individual entities and implement effective controlling tools.

Remediation of Tax Issues Identified During Due Diligence

    

We support clients in aligning HR processes, organisational structures, roles and performance management systems. We help define new roles, responsibilities and processes to ensure the organisation operates effectively following integration.

We support clients in aligning HR processes, organisational structures, roles and performance management systems. We help define new roles, responsibilities and processes to ensure the organisation operates effectively following integration.

We help clients align their IT environments, reporting data and technology processes following an acquisition. We focus on IT governance, data strategy, process digitalisation and cybersecurity.

When Is This Service Most Relevant?

following an acquisition or merger

during rapid growth of the group through acquisitions

when processes and reporting need to be aligned across the group

when there is pressure to rapidly realise cost synergies

when establishing a new Target Operating Model

when management and governance need to be stabilised following a transaction

when integrating different corporate cultures, systems and processes

Main contact persons

Kamil Vaniš

Kamil Vaniš

Partner | Strategy & Deal Advisory
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