Challenges with post merger integration are consistently
high and the resultant threat to a company’s performance
perhaps higher than it needs to be. We have found that
quantitative analysis—something PMI managers have
largely overlooked—can evoke both surprising questions
and even more revelatory answers. Certain post merger
integration scenarios, which we describe below, can
create very difficult starting points for the companies
and the managers involved. If a company faces one of the
less favorable scenarios, it becomes doubly important to
assess the likely causes of difficulty and to address
these proactively and thoroughly. pdf
