Geoff Coltman
Integration
Geoff Coltman, Senior VP at Catena Solutions, discusses M&A integration in the food and beverage sector. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element and the “why” behind decisions.…
Mergers & Acquisitions – They say selling a business is an art – we’ve turned it into a science
Schedule a ConsultationIntegration is a critical component of any acquisition, and IT integration, in particular, is key to achieving a successful integration. Uma Nidmarty is a specialist in IT integration and shares her 25+ years of experience in the world of M&A acquisitions. The discussion includes an explanation of some of the terminology, the impact integration can have on the value of a deal, major deal killers, the elements and costs involved in IT integration, and some examples of integrations gone wild.
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2:45 What is a Project Management Office or Program Management Office (PMO)? |
6:19 Why would a PMO manage a project as opposed to a division? |
7:13 Is there a primary industry-accepted certification for project management? |
9:45 What size companies typically have a PMO? |
11:22 What is the first step to an acquisition? When does the PMO begin to become involved in a potential acquisition? |
13:21 How important is integration, and what impact can it have on value? |
15:26 What are the major components of integration planning? |
17:50 What are the deal killers that influence a no-go decision in integration? |
21:30 What can lead to a lack of proper integration planning, even in large acquisitions? |
27:50 Why do most people in a PMO come from an IT background? |
29:42 What does IT integration consist of? |
32:00 What is an IT portfolio, and what components of a company are included in an IT portfolio inventory? |
36:06 What is the next step in IT integration after looking at the IT portfolio? |
37:46 What is reverse IT integration? |
41:31 Does there tend to be much resistance to change among the employees at companies involved with a merger, acquisition, or divestiture? |
43:32 What are the most significant costs involved with IT integration? |
46:20 How long does IT integration typically take? |
48:54 What is a carve-out factory? |
52:27 From an IT integration standpoint, what is the most difficult element, software, or process to integrate? |
55:58 What is the most important takeaway when it comes to IT integration? |
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Explore Your Options NowUma Nidmarty is a certified Project Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in M&A acquisitions. Uma is a specialist in IT integration with her own M&A consulting firm, working with leading large multinational companies through the mergers and acquisition process. She is a seasoned expert in managing IT and PMO-related global M&A transactions, transition services, and divestitures for a variety of Fortune 100 companies in the areas of manufacturing, tech, pharma, chemicals, tobacco, CPG, and food & beverage. Uma has extensive transaction advisory experience from the due diligence process, transition services agreements, and deal execution.
Uma received an M.S. in Computer Science from Pace University and has a Certificate in Project Management and a Master’s Certificate in Program Management from George Washington University.
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