Merger Integration & Carve Out Services

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From robust to rightsized: A fund administrator’s IT transformation

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MERGER INTEGRATION SERVICES

Merger integration services help companies smoothly combine their operations, systems, and cultures after a merger or acquisition. We can help you with:

  • Integration rapid assessment
  • Synergy assessment and validation
  • Integration management office (IMO)
  • Functional integration management (IT, finance, HR, etc.)
  • Target operating model and organizational design
  • Day 1/Day 100 planning and execution
  • Communications and change management
  • M&A integration playbook development
CARVE-OUT SERVICES (BUY AND SELL SIDE)

Carve-out services are designed to help companies separate a business unit, division, or subsidiary from its parent company. This complex process requires careful planning and execution, and we can help ensure a smooth transition with these services:

  • Standalone/one-time cost analysis
  • Transitional services agreement (TSA) assessment/development
  • Vendor due diligence
  • Separation/Stand-up management office (SMO)
  • Functional separation/stand-up management (IT, finance, HR, etc.)
  • Target operating model design
  • Day 1/Day 100 separation/stand-up planning and execution
  • Communications and change management
  • Stranded cost rationalization
TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCE

Technology due diligence is a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s technology assets and capabilities, typically conducted during mergers, acquisitions, or investments. We assess the ability of the targets’ systems or software, identify the strengths and weaknesses, and integrate our solutions to align with the future growth goals of the company. We can help you with: 

  • IT & cybersecurity due diligence
  • Software due diligence (technology and technology-enabled businesses)
  • Privacy due diligence
  • IT target operating model design

Technology Transaction Service Offerings

  • IT Systems & Operations

    Pre-Close (Deal Services)

    - IT Due Diligence

    - IT Carveout Assessment

    Planning & Execution

    - IT TSA Review

    - IT Separation / Integration Planning

    Post-Close (Value Creation Services)

    - IT Separation / Integration Management

    - Portfolio Company IT Assessment

    - Software / IT Vendor Selection

    - NetSuite Installation

IT Systems & Operations

Pre-Close (Deal Services)

- IT Due Diligence

- IT Carveout Assessment

Planning & Execution

- IT TSA Review

- IT Separation / Integration Planning

Post-Close (Value Creation Services)

- IT Separation / Integration Management

- Portfolio Company IT Assessment

- Software / IT Vendor Selection

- NetSuite Installation

Strengthening tech investments through software due diligence

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WHY COHNREZNICK?

The CohnReznick Advantage

 

Deep M&A experience with a focus on execution

With a deep understanding of market dynamics, the regulatory landscape, and strategic alignment, we guide our clients through every phase of the M&A process. Our focus on execution means we prioritize meticulous planning, rigorous due diligence, and effective integration strategies to maximize value and achieve successful outcomes.

Proven methodologies and customizable M&A playbooks

We leverage a wealth of experience and industry best practices to create customizable M&A strategies that align with our clients' unique goals and challenges. From initial planning and due diligence to integration and post-merger optimization, our comprehensive playbooks help ensure a structured and efficient process.

End-to-end M&A support

Our comprehensive approach spans pre-deal due diligence to post-deal value realization. We identify potential risks and opportunities, structure and negotiate deals aligned with our clients' strategic objectives, and focus on seamless post-deal integration and value realization.

Industry expertise to design an ideal future state

Our deep industry knowledge empowers us to help clients envision and create their ideal future state. By aligning our clients' visions with actionable strategies, we help them achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

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