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Aug 19, 2024

Court Carruthers, President and CEO at TricorBraun

 

Cultural integration is the often overlooked key to long-term M&A success. It's about creating a shared identity, values, and purpose that unites employees from different backgrounds. When done right, it can transform a merger from a transactional event into a strategic partnership.

 

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Court Carruthers, President and CEO at TricorBraun, shares his insights on how to successfully integrate two cultures and build a stronger, unified organization.

 

Things you will learn in the episode:

 

• The importance of cultural integration in M&A

• The role of culture in M&A and business strategy

• Approaching cultural diligence

• Identifying culture fit in an auction

• Best practices for M&A integration

 

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This episode is sponsored by DealRoom.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:53 The importance of cultural integration in M&A

05:18 Academic research on cultural integration in M&A

07:32 The role of culture in M&A and business strategy

09:04 A unique M&A strategy focused on family businesses

10:23 Integration strategies for acquired businesses

14:04 Building relationships and structuring deals for long-term success

16:36 Approaching cultural diligence

18:16 Identifying culture fit in an auction

21:46 Assessing cultural fit in M&A

24:20 Walking away from a deal due to cultural differences

26:34 Red flags in cultural fit between LOI and closing

33:05 Building an organization for successful acquisitions

35:19 The importance of seamless handoffs

38:13 Keeping stakeholders comfortable during transitions

40:57 The biggest challenge in dealing with culture

43:02 Best practices for M&A integration

46:25 Working with private equity partners for long-term growth

48:54 Good vs. bad partnerships with PE Firms

50:34 Advice for corporate development practitioners

54:48 Why culture in M&A is important

55:32 Craziest thing in M&A

 

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