Nearly 70% of mergers and acquisitions fail to create long-term value. Despite the strong deal activity in 2025, that sobering statistic hasn’t changed. In fact, for many companies, the excitement of the deal announcement has already given way to the frustration of operational missteps, cultural disconnects, and missed targets. As we head into 2026, it’s time to get honest: integration is still the weakest link in M&A execution . And if your PMI playbook hasn’t evolved, you'r

Mergers and acquisitions involving creative studios, content houses, or innovation-led companies don’t follow the usual PMI playbook. The...

Most post-merger integrations start with a crisp slide deck and a confident vision. “Here’s why we did the deal.” “Here’s what success...

Mergers and acquisitions are as much about people and culture as they are about strategy and numbers. Yet, cultural misalignment remains...

Post-merger integration (PMI) is where deals succeed or fail. While internal teams play a vital role, relying solely on them to lead the...

When a company acquires another, the press release often celebrates strategy, scale, and synergies. But behind the scenes, CEOs know the...

The first 100 days of a post-merger integration (PMI) often dominate attention in the early stages of an acquisition. That initial window...

Acquiring a company is a bold move—one that promises growth, new capabilities, and increased market share. But for many CEOs, what comes...

You’ve closed the deal. Now the real work begins. After our recent blog on “ 7 Post-Merger Integration Pitfalls That Mid-Sized Acquirers...

Post-merger integration (PMI) doesn’t fail because of bad intentions—it fails because of bad assumptions. Too many CEOs treat PMI as an...