Capturing synergies during integration

April 2008
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Capturing synergies during integration

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This paper focuses on the critical steps to identify, prioritize, and execute on value creation and value capture opportunities during a merger or acquisition. It addresses the importance of having a well defined, disciplined, and transparent approach to developing value driver initiatives and tracking synergies through the PwC Value Driver Lifecycle.

The ultimate goal of any merger or acquisition is to create shareholder value. However, in the rush of activity before, during and after a transaction, it is very easy for companies to become distracted and lose sight of this goal.

This paper focuses on the critical steps to identify, prioritize, and execute on value creation and value capture opportunities during a merger or acquisition. It addresses the importance of having a well defined, disciplined, and transparent approach to developing value driver initiatives and tracking synergies through the PwC Value Driver Lifecycle.