This survey report focuses on the post-merger integration phase of the merger & acquisition (M&A) lifecycle, sharing the views of 800+ executives. The report dives into what drives successes, what foils deals, and what companies can do to increase the likelihood that their deals are successful ones. Additionally, the survey report reveals findings and success factors around synergies, integration readiness, organization, operating models and communication. Read the full report: http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/mergers-and-acquisitions/articles/integration-report-2015.html

1. Executives identified the
top three drivers:
Executive support
Involvement of
management from
both sides
Comprehensive plan
Swifter, phased
integration
Better
communication
More rigorously
selected integration
team
A smooth transition from the beginning of
the merger correlated very highly with overall
success. The most common reason cited for
failure resulted from unexpected challenges
before, during, or after the merger.
Almost 30% of respondents
said their integration efforts
fell short of success.
Only 29% said they
exceeded synergy targets.
One in five (18%) reported a
failure to achieve synergy targets.
Respondents cited
three key areas they
plan to focus on in
their future deals.
In a new survey on post-merger integration,
we asked more than 800 executives what
drives deals that work, what foils ones that
don’t, and what companies can do to
help increase their chances.
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
DELOITTE INTEGRATION REPORT 2015
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