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Transactions - Operational Transaction Services - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

The importance of effective integration

The importance of planning operational separation / integration when conducting a transaction cannot be underestimated. A transaction which is not well managed can fail to create the value and synergies envisaged, and may even destroy value.  Crafting the right integration plan for an acquisition or separation plan for a divestment and implementing it properly is essential to the success of the transaction, be it from a corporate or PE / Investee company perspective.

Our Operational Transaction Services team can provide a full range of operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle (including carve-out, due diligence and integration), whether supporting an acquirer or seller. The team comprises individuals with a unique blend of operational and transactional experience, from industry, advisory and audit backgrounds. This skill set enables us to help turn strategy into achievable plans, tangible execution and results.

Operating in the transaction arena, the Operational Transaction Services team is focused on enhancing value, accelerating implementation and managing operational transaction risk.  We can support and advise on a wide range of operational aspects, from carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment and 100-day planning, to supporting the integration process.

We are able to assemble the right team to work in partnership with you, through our integrated approach focused on your financial, tax and operational needs.

IT as a driver of M&A success

Together with Mergermarket, we surveyed 220 senior corporate and private equity executives about the challenges and risks that IT can present in the transaction process. Learn more in our latest report and video.

Capital Agenda Insights: Securing a more valuable carve-out — the role of tax planning

The number of companies selling a business through a carve-out is likely to increase, and tax issues are particularly important when taking this route.

Make it or break it: driving value through integration

An acquisition's success  depends on a company’s ability to extract maximum value from the deal, and effective integration is key for this. Based on insights from post-deal transaction reviews, results from our recent survey of leading corporate development officers and current trends highlights winning tactics for achieving success in integrations.

Eight ways to capture value through carve-outs

Carve-outs are again emerging as an attractive option for both sellers and buyers. Whether your goal is to raise capital or invest it, our recommendations can help. See which eight winning tactics buyers and sellers can use now – and the six most costly mistakes to avoid.

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Marie Flanagan  Email Marie Flanagan
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