People in Deals
A workforce often makes an organisation attractive for acquisition or merger, yet people frequently don’t receive the attention they deserve in deals. We see value lost when key employees leave post-deal, and cultural challenges hinder value creation in transactions. By focusing on people before, during, and after deals, organisations can achieve smoother integration and greater value in mergers and acquisitions. It’s crucial to prioritise human resource value at every stage of a transaction.
Do you feel you need support in identifying HR issues and hidden people costs in transactions?
Are you worried about losing key people after a transaction resulting in value being destroyed?
Have you identified synergies and ways to ensure they occur post-deal?
Are you giving enough importance to culture in your deals?
Has cultural change undermined the value of your past deals?
Do you need guidance on ensuring people remain at the heart of the deal to ensure success?
How we can help?
We have the resources and expertise to guide you through every phase of a transaction, from pre-close to post-close, focusing on all human resources aspects. Our team brings extensive experience in:
- Conducting HR due diligence before the transaction to pinpoint HR issues that might influence pricing.
- Advising management on crucial HR areas during pre-close stages to retain the key personnel.nnel
- Helping manage employee costs and risks that could impact deal financials.
- Supporting the integration of organisations post-deal with focused HR initiatives achieve value.
- Advising on the tax and legal implications related to people during a deal.
Why PwC?
We deeply understand the people elements within deals and how mismanagement can hinder a transaction’s success. Our team ensures people remain central to deals, as they are vital for maximising value and ensuring smooth post-deal integration. We can:
- Access leading practices through our global network.
- Leverage our expertise across assurance, tax, and advisory practices to support you in all transaction aspects.
- Assist you at every transaction stage, from intial deal to post-deal integration.
- Advise on creating value beyond the deal through your people.
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