To realize the full value of an M&A transaction, cross-border deals depend on successful human integration to ensure seamless rollout and implementation. Aperian Global's approach to Global Mergers & Acquisitions follows the work stream of each client’s project plan.  We help to link strategy and effective action by providing a blend of consulting, training and web tools that address each phase of the M&A process: 

Investigative & Due Diligence Phase

• Research assistance during the planning phase to help identify corporate culture characteristics that can help determine cross-border acquisition targets that are most likely to succeed
• Consulting for business leaders involved in making decisions regarding M&A strategy to ensure potential obstacles and cross-border conflicts are anticipated and planned for
• Training for due diligence team members tasked with visiting target acquisition targets or interact with acquiring organization staff

 Deal Negotiation Phase

• Training and individualized coaching for members of the negotiation team

Post-Transaction Integration Phase

• Support for Human Resources Teams involved in planning and rolling out integration programs
• Training for Leadership and Management Teams
• Support for Expatriate Managers and their families
• Facilitation of Knowledge Transfer Teams
• Support for Local National Employees

Implementation of Business Plan

• A full suite of on-line assessment tools, which can provide critical data to inform intelligent discovery of potential strengths and anticipated obstacles
• Extensive experience in key locations around the world with consultants who speak multiple languages and are familiar with a variety of cultures throughout the Americas, EMEA, & Asia/Pacific
• A focus on human integration elements that are often neglected in favor of more financial or technical aspects of the M&A transaction: trust and mutual understanding between key players, bridging of national and corporate cultural differences, creation of “Third Way” solutions that incorporate the best ideas regardless of their point of origin

For more information on Aperian Global's Mergers and Acquisitions solutions, please contact us.