Post-Merger Paralysis: Fixing the 83% Synergy Shortfall
Most M&A deals fail to deliver. 30-50% of value is lost to slow IT integration. Prioritise your technical debt recovery.
Synergy is the most overused and under-delivered word in M&A. 83% of UK transactions fail to reach their synergistic targets. The primary culprit is post-merger paralysis.
Slow IT integration and fragmented operational workflows bleed 30-50% of deal value within the first two years. If you cannot harmonise your platforms, you cannot capture value.
- Execute a 'Day Zero' technology audit.
- Cut redundant SaaS spend immediately.
- Force platform standardisation across both entities.
Complexity is the enemy of ROI. Simplify or fail.
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