Auditing the management team of a target company

CONTEXT

• The client- a listed multi-billion Euro group- is considering non-friendly acquisition of a listed China-based competitor
• A key element of appraisal of the Target is the competence of the management team and its willingness to stay within the acquired group

OBJECTIVES

• Assess management competence and resilience and analyze overall post-merger management risks

TEAM

• 1 Local Partner
• 1 Business Intelligence professional
• 1 Analyst

TASKS

• Identification of key managers by function / business unit
• Tracking of professional record / past experience
• Systematic multi-angle appraisal of professional competence and potential
• Indirect assessment of integration within the group / appeal for post merger project
• Identification of needs for coaching / potential succession plans for positions at risk

OUTCOME

• Global competence mapping by function / BU
• Risk appraisal and contingency plan on key positions