Growth-Linked M&A & PMI
From acquisition to post-merger growth, we're compensated based on results. Skin in the Game—we share the same risk as you.
What is Growth-Linked M&A & PMI?
“Close the deal, collect the fee, move on.” That’s how traditional M&A advisory works.
Whether the integration succeeds or fails, the advisor’s fee stays the same. So “just get it closed” becomes the priority, and what happens after is someone else’s problem.
We’re different.
We support you from acquisition through PMI (integration) and beyond, with compensation tied to post-merger growth. If results don’t materialize, neither does our fee. This is “Skin in the Game”—our commitment to sharing the risk.
How We Differ from Traditional M&A Advisory
| Traditional M&A Advisory | Growth-Linked M&A & PMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Structure | Success fee at closing (Lehman formula, etc.) | Tied to post-merger growth |
| Scope | Until deal closes | Acquisition → PMI → Growth |
| Incentive | Close the deal | Create post-merger value |
| Risk | Client only | We share it |
Why This Model?
For SME M&A, creating value after integration is harder than closing the deal.
- Key people left after the acquisition
- Expected synergies never materialized due to culture clash
- Integration stalled and performance actually declined
Many of these failures stem from advisors disappearing after the deal closes.
We stay through integration and only get paid when results appear. That’s why we’re fully committed to making it work.
Our Services
Phase 1: Acquisition Support
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Selection | Finding targets based on integration synergy potential |
| Due Diligence | Financial, business, legal, HR DD; integration risk assessment |
| Valuation | Enterprise value incorporating synergies |
| Negotiation Support | Term negotiation, contract review, closing support |
Phase 2: PMI (Integration Support)
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Synergy Design | Value Tree creation, integration strategy (depth & speed) |
| Integration Management (IMO) | IMO setup, task management, weekly monitoring |
| Finance Integration | Consolidated reporting, KPI design, cost & cash optimization |
| HR & Labor Integration | Key talent retention, org design, policy harmonization |
| Culture Integration | Communication design, surveys, buy-in facilitation |
Phase 3: Growth Support
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| KPI Monitoring | Real-time AI visualization of post-merger performance |
| Synergy Realization | Execution management, course correction |
| Follow-on M&A | Building pipeline for next integration |
AI-Powered Visibility
Task dependencies, weekly run-rates, risks, and blockers—all visualized in real-time with AI. You always know where things stand and what’s at risk.
You can’t manage what you can’t see. So we make it visible first.
Fee Structure
Specific terms are designed per project, but the basic structure is:
- Retainer: Minimal (1/3 to 1/2 of traditional models)
- Success Fee: Tied to post-merger performance improvement
- Duration: Includes 12-24 month monitoring period after integration
If results don’t materialize, our compensation decreases. That’s why we’re fully committed.
Who This Is For
- Considering SME acquisitions but worried about PMI
- Past M&A experiences where integration failed
- Want a partner who stays through growth, not just closing
- Looking to consolidate small companies into meaningful scale
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out about M&A and PMI. Let’s start by understanding your situation.