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1. Acquisition Solutions Ltd
Post Merger Integration Complexity Analysis Tool
Web: www.acquisition-solutions.co.uk

2. Integration Complexity Toolkit
Purpose: To identify the key challenges that will need to be addressed during integration
Description: The characteristics of any two acquisitions will differ. As a result, the challenges to be addressed during the integration process will vary
significantly from deal to deal. Integration complexity analysis is a simple tool for identifying the key challenges that will need to be addressed for any
given deal. The results of the analysis are used in order to check that all the key challenges have been addressed during the design of the integration
programme
Output and Benefits: A checklist of the key challenges that will need to be addressed by the integration strategy and approach. A review checklist that
can be used following the design of the integration programme to ensure that all the key challenges are addressed
• Greater degree of integration implied (more resource
needed etc.)
Relative size Big acquires small Merger of equals
• National culture considerations
Within country Cross border • Potential co-ordination difficulties (e.g. time-zones)
Footprint
Geographic • Greater degree of integration implied
Non overlapping Overlapping
presence
• Care needed on branding strategy
Product Complementary Competing • Careful customer management
positioning
• Greater sensitivity required in managing integration
Resource Asset oriented People oriented
valuation base • People and communications are key
• Retention of key staff a priority
Sector
Fragmented Oligopoly
concentration • Possible competitive reaction (e.g. price war)
• Deal sensitivity to loss of key customers
Cultural
Similar Different
compatibility • Specific interventions required to address differences
• Risk of attrition greater
Acquirer Ready Not ready
preparedness • Risk to current business
Target Good Poor
Performance • Risk to current business, if integrated quickly
• Greater robustness of business model required
Increasing integration difficulty
Integration Complexity Toolkit 2 Acquisition Solutions Ltd

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