Seven tenets of successful integration

Research shows that most mergers and acquisitions fail to meet the expectations set for them. However, smart buyers can take steps to improve their odds.

This paper offers insight into critical issues that business leaders face and the fundamental tenets of PwC's M&A Integration process used to overcome the issues. Its purpose is to help integration leadership begin a thoughtful discussion about integration strategies and pitfalls, identifying key integration areas that demand attention and introducing the importance of managing integration as a business process.