Supporting Merger Success
Take a different approach to your next deal
Most M&A deals fail to realise expected value, from pre-deal optimism or failure to integrate post-deal. We help you write a different M&A story.
At KordaMentha, we challenge financial assumptions to help you decide whether to go ahead with a deal. Our over 20 years’ experience informs our buy-side advocacy, which includes meticulously reviewing and managing all diligence inputs and valuations. We provide an expert ‘deal or no deal’ opinion so you can hit the ground running.
Post-deal, we go beyond PMO tools and frameworks to manage integration. We ensure you are clear on integration strategies and governance, and work closely with boards and executive teams. We don’t just monitor progress; we take ownership and drive implementation to get you the outcomes that matter.
Running agile businesses that can respond to urgent change is in our DNA. This deep experience and our track record of getting things done positions us to deliver outcomes that positively impact the financial and operational performance of the merged entity. Our ability to create practical plans, combined with our team of experts dedicated to getting the structure right, are crucial for the long-term success of any merger or acquisition.
We have a proven 20+ year track record of delivering some of Asia-Pacific’s most complex mergers across real estate, healthcare and education.
How we help
-
Pre-deal support
Buy side advocacy
We identify and assess target companies that align with your organisation’s strategic goals, ensuring seamless acquisition process. We also advocate for your interests throughout negotiations to secure favourable terms and mitigate risks.
Pre-day one readiness
We prepare you with comprehensive action plans and align your processes, teams, and systems for smooth integration. We work alongside executive teams to ensure they are ready to take accountability.
Due diligence
We provide commercial, operational and human resources due diligence, and coordinate with your legal and financial due diligence advisors to ensure integration and alignment.
-
Post-deal support
Financial management, synergies and controls
We help you stabilise financial performance through cash flow management, debt restructuring, delegations of authority, and rapid cost reduction. We also look for ways to save costs and enhance revenue in procurement, operations, customer contracts, asset optimisation and more.
Integration strategy, operating model and organisation design
We redefine and align strategic goals to position the merged entity for future performance. This includes establishing and executing an Integration Management Office, covering governance, structure, work streams, and key tools/reporting. We also redesign the operating model and organisation structures to integrate businesses, remove redundancies, and optimise resource allocation.
Governance, culture and leadership
We establish robust governance structures that lead integration processes, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making. This includes consolidating the leadership team and aligning the team on integration priorities, particularly culture, to ensure a smooth transition for all employees.
Interim leadership
We provide interim executive support, particularly for financial and operational roles, to help stabilise the business and accelerate outcomes.
Sophie Gibbons, Partner | Melbourne
Meet Sophie, a specialist in our team
“I have a genuine interest in helping people and organisations achieve their ambitions and deliver measurable performance improvement.”
Sophie Gibbons, Partner | Melbourne
