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M&A Readiness & Integration


Acquire and integrate with confidence.


Why M&A success is elusive.

An estimated 70% of integrations miss their deal value targets.


In many cases, the strategy is sound.  The breakdown happens when deal theses and

integration plans are not grounded in 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


I help companies build partnerships and M&A pipelines with higher hit rates and

integrations that retain talent and achieve synergies.

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 across capability, portfolio, and growth ambition.


  • Pressure-test synergy model against operating reality


  • Flag risks and integration blind spots early, before close


  • Evaluate platform value, market access, and future expansion paths


Outcome: fewer surprises post-close and a deal thesis grounded in how the business actually runs

 
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: identify 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


  • Stabilize delivery and retain talent during transition


  • Build an Integration Management Office (IMO) to track milestones, manage risks, and protect deal value


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

Ready to build your acquisition pipeline?

Acquire with confidence

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