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Earnouts: Sometimes a “Bridge” Too Far

Focus Investment Banking

But do earnouts consistently bridge the gap between buyers and sellers in Consulting and Professional Services deals? Despite the potential value at stake, the buyer balked at the idea of relinquishing control, envisioning strategic integration and synergy across their portfolio of Professional Services businesses.

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The c-suite series: M&A IT integration sins come home to roost during legal day one (Part 3)

Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

LD1 pitfall #1: Lack of integration planning Legal Day 1 and the 3-6 months after are all about getting the two organizations to work together to migrate and consolidate directory and communication systems without disrupting the new collaboration efforts.

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Separation for Success

M&A Leadership Council

For any services, processes, or personnel that the buyer cannot operate on Day-1, a TSA is required to bridge the gap between transaction closing and operational cutover of that item or component. Remember the “where is / as is” rule of thumb. Along this journey, remember that scope creep is the enemy. The kicker?

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