Approach

We focus on facts & figures, hands-on approach to make impactful decisions that benefits – the client – the focus is always squarely on enhancing financial value, ROI and benefits until the last mile.

Home Approach

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Supporting strategic and private equity clients accelerate value in their buy- and sell-side transactions -- from due diligence through integration, carveout, synergy realization, and post-close execution.

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WHAT IT IS

The success or failure of a deal is often a function of the ability to mitigate risk and accelerate integration. We provide Operational Due Diligence, Integration Planning and Integration Execution services that help you identify and overcome challenges like channel conflict, culture integration, footprint rationalization, procurement and back office integration, as well as other issues that can make or break a deal. Meanwhile, your business never stops running.

Due Diligence (pre-close)

• Project Mgmt Office (PMO)
• Operational DD
• Commercial DD
• Management Assessment
• Deal Killers (Go/No Go)
• Synergies & Cost-To-Achieve
• Risks / Dis-synergies
• Purchase Model / Valuation Review

Integration Planning (pre-close)

• Integration Mgmt Office (IMO)
• Day One Readiness
• Business Continuity
• 100 Day Plans
• Synergy Realization Plans
• Risk Mitigation
• Organization Structure
• Culture & Communications

Integration Execution (post-close)

• Day One, Day 30, Day 90
• Core Business Integration
• Customer-Facing
• Go-To-Market Model
• Process Alignment / Best Practices
• Organization & Culture
• Accelerated Synergy Capture
• 100 Day Issue Mgmt / Resolution

HOW WE DO IT

Keystone’s unique, collaborative style is complemented by a proven approach, a rapid decision-making model, and an easy-to-use tool-set. Our teams are scalable and designed to supplement your integration team in order to accelerate results and create a smooth transition. We focus on Day 1 planning, synergy planning and execution, risk mitigation and project management.