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M&A Readiness & Integration

Acquire and integrate with conviction.

Why M&A success is elusive.

70% of integrations miss deal value targets.


Strategy is rarely the root cause. The breakdown happens when deal theses and

integration plans ignore R&D, operations, and commercial realities.


Common challenges:

  • Deal thesis doesn't match operating reality
  • Integration complexity underestimated across functions
  • Cultural friction and unclear ownership slow execution


Build partnerships and M&A pipelines with higher hit rates and IMOs that deliver talent retention and deal value.

Results.

A proven approach to de-risk deals, accelerate integration, and protect deal thesis from Day 1.

 
Strategic readiness & target fit


Clarify "what must be true" before committing capital.


  • Define strategic fit: capability, portfolio, and growth ambition


  • Synergy stress test: model vs. operating reality


  • Risk mitigation: blind spots before integration


Outcome: fewer surprises post-close and a deal thesis grounded in operational realities

 
Due diligence & partner assessment


Move beyond financial diligence to operating truth. 


  • Rapid fit review: tech stack, product roadmap, delivery model, org design


  • Pre-Day-1 prep: RACI, dependencies, and risk triggers


  • Synergy logic: what to protect, scale, and exit


Outcome: diligence that informs integration, not just valuation

 
Post-merger integration leadership


Convert deal thesis into execution and customer value.


  • Day-1 / Day-100 action plans, tailored for science, ops, and commercial


  • Stability & retention: protect delivery and key talent


  • IMO build-out: milestones, risks, and value tracking


Outcome: faster PMI, clear ownership, and value realization without disrupting operations

Ready to build your acquisition pipeline?

From diligence to day 100.

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