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M&A Integrations & Synergy Realization

Systems | IT | Culture

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Turn Deals into Durable Value

Turn integration risk into repeatable success. From playbook development to post-merger integration, cultural alignment, and IT cutovers, we bring discipline, structure, and human-centricity to every stage of the deal. Our approach ensures value isn’t just captured but also sustained through clarity, communication, and accountability.

Proven Methods, Accelerated Results

Playbook Planning 

Make integration repeatable and scalable. We codify best practices into playbooks that reduce risk and accelerate value capture.

Including, but not limited to:

  • 1/30/100-day integration planning
  • Function-by-function playbooks
  • Communication and change frameworks

IMO 1/30/100 Days 

Hit the ground running. We design and run integration management offices (IMO) that keep deals on track and accountable.

Including, but not limited to:

  • IMO design and staffing
  • Integration milestone tracking
  • Day 1 readiness checklists
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Post-Merger Integrations 

Align people, process, and systems. We bring structure and discipline to post-merger integration efforts to maximize synergy realization.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Integration program management
  • System and process harmonization
  • Cultural integration and comms
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IT Cutover Change Support

Make system transitions seamless. We manage the change of cutovers during M&A to ensure continuity of business operations.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Business readiness assessments
  • Cutover planning support
  • Post-cutover stabilization support
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Cultural & Comms Alignment 

Culture is the hidden synergy. We align culture and communication across merging organizations to protect and enhance value.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Culture assessment and alignment plans
  • Communication strategies and playbooks
  • Leadership alignment and activation

Playbook Planning 

Make integration repeatable and scalable. We codify best practices into playbooks that reduce risk and accelerate value capture.

Including, but not limited to:

  • 1/30/100-day integration planning
  • Function-by-function playbooks
  • Communication and change frameworks

IMO 1/30/100 Days 

Hit the ground running. We design and run integration management offices (IMO) that keep deals on track and accountable.

Including, but not limited to:

  • IMO design and staffing
  • Integration milestone tracking
  • Day 1 readiness checklists
A stylized icon features two overlapping shapes: a blue diamond and a white circle. The blue background adds contrast, creating a modern, minimalist design.

Post-Merger Integrations 

Align people, process, and systems. We bring structure and discipline to post-merger integration efforts to maximize synergy realization.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Integration program management
  • System and process harmonization
  • Cultural integration and comms
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IT Cutover Change Support

Make system transitions seamless. We manage the change of cutovers during M&A to ensure continuity of business operations.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Business readiness assessments
  • Cutover planning support
  • Post-cutover stabilization support
A blue circle contains three stacked, overlapping triangles in different shades of blue, forming an abstract arrow pointing upwards. The background is white, creating a minimalist design.

Cultural & Comms Alignment 

Culture is the hidden synergy. We align culture and communication across merging organizations to protect and enhance value.

Including, but not limited to:

  • Culture assessment and alignment plans
  • Communication strategies and playbooks
  • Leadership alignment and activation

Client Success

“We had our quarterly meeting with the CEO and COOs of four of our companies. They were singing the praises of TiER1 and what you are doing to help build their culture of success.”

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Talk with a Value Creation Expert

Our team of consultants have deep expertise in building value for private equity–backed organizations. Connect to learn more about our people-centered strategies.

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Client Partner, Private Equity

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Client Partner

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