In any acquisition, numbers tend to dominate the conversation. Revenue projections, EBITDA multiples, customer churn rates, these are the metrics that fuel boardroom decisions. But while financials are dissected and legal terms pored over, one critical factor is too often pushed to the post-deal phase: culture. Cultural due diligence is not a “nice-to-have” once the ink is dry. It’s a strategic imperative that belongs at the center of pre-deal assessments. When ignored or und