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Try me a scott@whitakercompany.com and we can pick it up from there. Hope all is well.
-Scott
Current Enviroment conducive to integration focus
One positive result of the tepid M&A environment of the past 12-18 months is that more folks are thinking about integration-as no one can afford to lose any value post acquisition.A couple of years ago integration focus was an afterthought given the frothy deal market-what a difference between now and then!We are encouraged that folks are paying more attention to integration details, which is good news for shareholders, stakeholders and anyone else affected by a merger or acquisiiton.The…See More
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Scott will be speaking at the NAVCA and IBA's Conference in Miami June 2-5 on how to achieve post merger success thru integration planning.
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We will be doing a webinar for the MMIBA (Middle market Investment Banking Association) on post merger integration in late February.
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Profile Information
- First Name
- Scott
- Last Name
- Whitaker, CMC
- Job Title
- President and CEO
- Company
- Whitaker & Company
- Type of Business
- Service provider
- If Type of Business is "Other", please describe
- Post Merger Integration
- Transaction Size "Sweet Spot" (USD)
- Lower Middle-Market ($10 mm - $100 mm), Middle-Market ($100 mm - $500 mm)
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- GA
- Country
- USA
- About Me (Company description, Biography, Services I provide):
- Whitaker and Company, Inc. has helped manage dozens of integrations valued at over $17 billion, and we have the expertise to help you run a smooth and efficient integration operation. We know that improperly managed post merger/acquisition integrations can destroy synergies, disrupt operations and ultimately jeopardize your company’s investment.
In order to effectively blend two cultures, we believe all integrations need a pivot point. We do this by assembling an Integration Management Office (IMO) to create a functionally neutral entity to help expedite your integration. Our IMO will help you formulate a plan that anticipates problems and addresses challenges BEFORE you initiate the bulk of your integration activities.
How can Whitaker & Company help your merger succeed?:
• Establishing a centralized and operational Integration Management Office (IMO)
• Creating an integration timetable, functional work streams and reporting process
• Assimilation/utilization of legacy functions to complete integration
• Managing asset rationalization and synergy tracking
At Whitaker & Company, we have served Fortune 500 companies as well as small and growing companies. Our consultants have been business leaders in diverse industries and are known for rolling up their sleeves and getting results.
- Network with Me (Types of transactions I seek, Professionals I like to be referred):
- Anyone involved in the planning, advising on, or execution for post merger integration activity
Scott whitaker's Blog
Current Enviroment conducive to integration focus
Posted on April 5, 2010 at 10:16am 0 Comments 0 Favorites
One positive result of the tepid M&A environment of the past 12-18 months is that more folks are thinking about integration-as no one can afford to lose any value post acquisition.
A couple of years ago integration focus was an afterthought given the frothy deal market-what a difference between now and then!
We are encouraged that folks are paying more attention to integration details, which is good news for shareholders, stakeholders and anyone else affected by a merger or…
Continue Integration Project Charters can save headaches down the road
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:51pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Say the word "Charter" and many folks will understandable roll their eyes. Thoughts of unwelcome bureacracy and red tape will abound. However, for merger integrations, charters can save a lot of time, money and unnecessary turf scraps by getting important decisions and scope details outlined early and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
Here's a very simple integration project charter to use as a starter, and best to keep it to 1-2 pages max. Good luck!
Integration Project… Continue
Here's a very simple integration project charter to use as a starter, and best to keep it to 1-2 pages max. Good luck!
Integration Project… Continue
Integration Communications Planning: The Basics
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:47pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Communications planning around an integration is often overlooked, or tends to drop off significantly shortly after Day 0. Acquired employees need frequent and meaningful communication to stay engaged and motivated and good Communication Management Plans (CMPs) should always:
• Define what subsidiary employees can expect during the Integration process
• Ensure subsidiary employees understand integration goals and processes
• Provide subsidiary employees an understanding of… Continue
• Define what subsidiary employees can expect during the Integration process
• Ensure subsidiary employees understand integration goals and processes
• Provide subsidiary employees an understanding of… Continue
M&A Environment Improving-Make Sure Your Integration Plans Improve Too!
Posted on September 8, 2009 at 9:37am 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Since the beginning of the year, the conditions that foster deal-making activity have largely improved. The stock markets have rallied and the broad economic recovery has inspired confidence in corporate boards that the worst is over.
Many of the announced deals through Monday, including Kraft’s recent offer for Cadbury, Disney’s $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment and eBay’s sale of a majority stake in its Skype unit, also involved different types of activity, from hostile… Continue
Many of the announced deals through Monday, including Kraft’s recent offer for Cadbury, Disney’s $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment and eBay’s sale of a majority stake in its Skype unit, also involved different types of activity, from hostile… Continue
Great Deal, Bad Integration...Sound familiar?
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 8:58pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Great Deal, Bad Integration…Sound Familiar?
Let’s face it, trying to focus attention on post acquisition integration is difficult when planning a merger or acquisition. Companies often overlook the details of integration planning during the heat of the deal making process, as time and energy is spent on due diligence and getting the deal closed-leaving little time for much else.
But according to a recent study the number one cause of deal failure is due to acquiring… Continue
Let’s face it, trying to focus attention on post acquisition integration is difficult when planning a merger or acquisition. Companies often overlook the details of integration planning during the heat of the deal making process, as time and energy is spent on due diligence and getting the deal closed-leaving little time for much else.
But according to a recent study the number one cause of deal failure is due to acquiring… Continue
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 11:29am on June 17, 2009,
Price Pritchett said… - Thanks for checking in, Scott. I think you may have talked with our president, Joe Aberger, in the past. (Jim Jeffries is no longer with PRITCHETT.)
Good to have one another's contact information and company specialities. Maybe our paths will cross fortuitously one of these days.
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