Tag archives: post-closing matters

The perfect union: maximizing post-integration value

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 16, 2017 Posted in M&A

As we have discussed in previous posts, the post-closing phase of an M&A deal can be a difficult one, with 30% of integration deals not achieving their revenue goals. Competing organizational structures, technology, and cultures between the integrating companies often decrease revenue and productivity. Our experience suggests that the following are helpful tips to facilitate … Continue reading

Shareholder representatives in M&A

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on April 7, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance

The post-closing process can be complex and time consuming. Hiring a professional independent shareholder representative to manage post-closing matters, such as purchase price adjustments, indemnification claims, earn-outs and escrow management, may be beneficial for target shareholders and management. In recent years, shareholder representatives have been commonly used in the U.S., and they are becoming increasingly … Continue reading