Success story | Post-merger integration for a global metal producer
Post-merger integration for a global metal producer
CHALLENGE
A large metal parts producer had acquired another industry leader (30bn€ turnover) to reinforce its competencies and pursue its growth strategy. The challenge: unify two companies to reinforce competencies, materialize synergies, and growth opportunities.
SOLUTION
- We conducted a benchmark among all operations to identify synergies and increase efficiency
- We assessed the financial impact of the innovations identified from different perspectives (CAPEX, payback improvement) and linked this to the financial PMI targets
- We also supported the implementation of the improvement actions and the integration process across all regions and functions
KEY DELIVERABLES
- PMI plan from day 1 to ensure readiness, work on priorities, and business continuity
- Synergies quantified in terms of e.g. finance, quality, EHS per function/business unit
- Execution plan to create growth and EBITDA improvement potential
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
- +30% EBITDA improvement potential
- 350 actionable improvement points
- Unified teams among Germany, France, USA, Canada and China
