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Post Merger Integration cases

Hello, can you please give me examples of PMI cases given during interviews? What would be the elements/concepts/approch to mention while tackling this kind of cases?

Thank you so much !

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on May 16, 2021

Agree with both Ian and Denis.

Also, have a look at this thread- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/ma-integration-it-9091

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Denis
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on May 16, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

I d like to post some links, but cannot. All MBB websites have outmost detailed PMI frameworks, case studies, and additional material available. PMI cases focus on unlocking the theoretical value proposed during the M&A phase. Can be tough since so many different aspects of the transaction as well both companies (buyer, target) need to be investigated.

Clara
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on May 16, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Agree with the other coaches!

Furthermore, I would say that most likely you would be ask about the M&A part f the operation (go/no go, synergies stimation, etc), more than the PMI

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
Coach
on May 16, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

A PMI case could be any of the following (not exhaustive):

  1. X company and y company have just merged, how do we go about integrating?
  2. We need to integrate x function of the 2 companies - what do we need to consider
  3. How can we leverage x across both companies?

In general, you're looking to optimize synergies, reduce dissynergies, and minimize integration costs.

Prior Q&A: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/structure-for-post-merger-integration-pmi-case-1568

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