Digital M&A transactions: Considerations when acquiring digital capabilities

What are the considerations when acquiring digital capabilities?

Many companies see M&A as the fastest way to build their digital capabilities. As soon as a company begins the M&A process, HR can share vital business information and expertise that could influence: the structure of the deal, timing for key decisions and milestones, and the development of strategies to support integration. For deals focussed on achieving digital transformation talent needs to be the key consideration. The key people issues that emerge before and after a deal closes require an understanding of both internal and external environments and a practical knowledge of how to apply relevant HR programmes to enhance attractiveness for digital talent.

Aon can support this holistic approach to M&A:

• We can help from the very start of the deal, identifying its risk profile and suggesting ways of covering that risk with other sources of capital – insurance, for instance
• Our vast experience of designing and executing HR programmes enables you to achieve synergies faster by implementing the right integration strategies
• Our proven technology platforms mean you can track these synergies, assess leadership and align organisational structures for better results

Aon has worked on many corporate transactions in EMEA: over 500 in 2017 alone.

We can help you to understand and put in place the methods, tools and practices that will deliver your deal objectives.

To find out more about the ways we can help you with your M&A transactions, please contact us.

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