Deal-to-Execution Integration · After signing

Post-merger integration, from signature to operating reality.

Signing the agreement isn't the finish line. Many of a deal's commitments and expected benefits only become real after close, when the deal team has moved on and day-to-day operations take over. We manage that transition, starting with a 90-day implementation plan.

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When this fits

i.An acquisition, merger or affiliation that has recently signed or closed

ii.A joint venture or partnership agreement with commitments that need tracking

iii.Integration work spread across teams, with no single owner

iv.Leadership needing a clear view of whether the deal is delivering what was planned

What's included

What we do on the engagement.

90-day implementation plan

Priorities, owners and milestones for the first three months after close.

Integration governance

A steering structure and meeting cadence that keeps leaders from both sides aligned.

Workstream ownership

A named owner for each area, such as people, finance, systems, operations and customers.

Obligation tracking

Every commitment in the agreement, with deadlines and owners, so nothing is missed.

Executive reporting

Regular updates on progress, risks and the decisions needed.

How it works

The MOVE method, applied.

Every engagement runs on MOVE, our four-part approach to taking a transaction from ambiguity to completion. More about MOVE.

Map

Translate the agreement into priorities, obligations and deadlines.

Organize

Stand up integration governance and assign an owner to every workstream.

Validate

Check progress against what the deal was meant to deliver, and flag gaps early.

Execute

Run the 90-day plan and hand over a steady operating rhythm.

Questions

Frequently asked

What should a 90-day integration plan include?

At a minimum: the deal's priorities, a named owner for each workstream, the obligations and deadlines in the agreement, a governance and meeting rhythm, a communication plan for employees and customers, and a short list of early milestones to show progress.

When should integration planning start?

Ideally before signing. In practice, many organizations start after close. We can begin at either point.

Is this only for acquisitions?

No. Joint ventures, affiliations, partnerships and carve-outs come with their own post-signing obligations, and we support those too.

Can you work with us remotely?

Yes. We work remotely with clients across the U.S. and internationally.

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