Mercer M&A Ready Academy
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Overview video
Mergers & Acquisitions
Module 1
Management
summary
summary
M&A Framework
- M&A and strategy
- M&A project
- M&A project organization
Module 2
Management
summary
summary
M&A Process
- Pre-due diligence
- Due diligence
- Post-due diligence
Module 3
Management
summary
summary
M&A Tasks
- Target business review
- Synergy planning
- PMI preparation
Joint Venture & Alliances
Module 1
Management
summary
summary
Framework
- Partnering characteristics
- Partnering project
- Partnering project organization
Module 2
Management
summary
summary
Joint core tasks
- Operating model development
- Business planning
- Governance systems design
Module 3
Management
summary
summary
Major phases
- Term sheet phase
- Due diligence phase
- Finalization phase
Post Merger Integration
Module 1
Management summary
Integration framework
- M&A process
- Synergies
- Degree of integration
Module 2
Management summary
Integration management
- Complexity
- Phases
- Speed
- Leadership
- Teams
- Success
- Risks
Module 3
Management summary
People integration
- Organizational alignment
- Corporate culture
- The individual's perspective
- Change management
- Merger communication
Module 4
Management summary
Functional integration
- Human resources
- Finance
- Information technology
Module 5
Management summary
Business integration
- Research & product development
- Procurement
- Operations
- Sales & marketing
