Passing the Baton: Where Post-Merger Integration Fits in M&A (intro)

When most people think about M&A, they picture the chase: spotting targets, crunching valuations, and negotiating deals. But the real race doesn’t end at completion. Post-merger integration (PMI) begins earlier than many realise, often months before the ink dries, when confidence in closing builds and leadership needs to prepare for Day 1.

Think of it as a baton handoff. Advisors, bankers, and lawyers set the pace early, but it’s integration teams that carry momentum across the finish line. Done right, PMI protects value, builds trust, and accelerates growth. Done poorly, it lets everything slip away. The full blog dives into why integration is the true make-or-break stage of any deal. [Click to read the full story on Substack]