Synergy is a Myth Without GRC: Why 83% of UK Mergers Fail
M&A activity is surging to $3 trillion globally, but 83% of UK deals will fail to deliver promised synergies. The reason? GRC was treated as a checkbox, not a decision-driver.
Global M&A value has hit £3 trillion, yet the success rate remains dismal. 83% of UK mergers fail to realise the synergies promised in the boardroom. This is not a market failure; it is an integration failure. GRC must be at the decision table, not just the diligence room.
In June 2026, the trend is shifting toward centralized compliance models. If you wait until post-merger to audit your combined risk, you have already lost. Security and GRC leaders must quantify risk in financial terms before the deal closes. Synergy value is created by eliminating control overlaps and gaps early. If your M&A strategy does not prioritize GRC integration from day zero, you are essentially gambling with your firm's future.
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