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How to navigate the integration process
This article is sponsored by CLA.
This story originally appeared in the November/December 2020 print edition of Middle Market Growth magazine. Read the full issue in the archive.
The deal is done and the signatures are dry. You’ve identified the target acquisition, completed due diligence, and finalized the purchase agreement. You’ve spent an inordinate amount of time and effort to successfully get both sides to the table. Now, there may be a natural tendency to pause, exhale and celebrate.
While private equity deals can be an exhaustive process, the post-merger integration phase is just as important. Mismanagement during this phase is one of the most common reasons mergers or acquisitions fail. Be sure to understand how to navigate the post-merger integration for long-term success.