This unprecedented year has greatly impacted M&A deals, and many wonder when they will return to pre-pandemic norms. Rest assured; signs of M&A activity are already resuming to healthier levels, particularly amongst private equity sponsors who have record levels of dry powder and corporates that are right sizing their portfolios. These changes can present significant opportunities in post-merger integration to both buyers and sellers, with the potential for shifts in market share and competitive position across many sectors. 

Chances are that in a post-pandemic world, Your Next Deal Will Be Different. We’re drawing from market trends and our experience working closely with clients and other advisory partners to explore how the global pandemic is impacting transactions – from M&A strategy to post-merger integration and deal value capture. 

In the first of our four-part series on the topic, we look at the increased level of transparency buyers will demand, and how proper sell-side due diligence can position non-core assets and businesses aggressively to produce win-win situations. Key points include:

•    Broad and in-depth sell-side due diligence
•    Proactive synergy analysis
•    Post-merger integration plan
•    Well-integrated planning and advisory teams