Post Acquisition Opinion

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. An opinion is an expression of a person's feelings that cannot be proven. Opinions can be based on facts or emotions and sometimes they are meant to deliberately mislead others. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the author's purpose and choice of language.

An opinion is a judgement, viewpoint, or statement that is not conclusive, rather than facts, which are true statements.

In an employee acquisition, executive management often comes under fire. A business's top leaders, including the CEO, will usually be eliminated or absorbed into the management team at the new business.

Measure any tangible assets and liabilities that were acquired. Measure any intangible assets and liabilities that were acquired. Measure the amount of any noncontrolling interest in the acquired business. Measure the amount of consideration paid to the seller. Measure any goodwill or gain on the transaction.

Recognize Change. Get Involved. Look After Yourself. Be Visible. Prepare for the Worst.

Establish a post-merger integration team. Develop a target operating model. Communicate the plan to key stakeholders. Introduce yourself to customers and suppliers. Focus on your strategy for the business. Leave your door open.

Details about the companies. Transaction effective date. Reason for the merger or acquisition. Goals, impacts, and new objectives of this transaction. Information on the specific business being merged or acquired (What do they do?

Start integration as soon as the deal is announced. Select integration team members. Plan the integration structure. Create an internal communication plan. Keep the overall message consistent. Establish clear exit criteria.

Always be positive. Leave the past in the past. Don't speak negatively about the merger to anyone. Give up your turf. Find ways to lead the change. Be aware of aspects of corporate cultural (yours, theirs, or the new company's) that form barriers to change. Practice resilience.