Mergers & Acquisitions | Campana & Schott

Mergers and acquisitions are one of the most powerful tools for inorganic growth—provided that the integration realizes the value of the deal thesis. Integration is complex: two business and product logics, two process environments, two cultures, two IT landscapes, two organizations. We support M&A transactions—including both integrations and carve-outs—from due diligence through to a stable target organization, leveraging the project management backbone, business and change expertise, and technological integration capabilities required for success.

Studies show that over 50 percent of all M&A transactions fail to meet their announced synergy targets. The reason rarely lies in the deal itself—it lies in the integration. Unclear responsibilities, a lack of an integration structure, cultural clashes, delays in clarifying how products, services, and processes will be merged—which is what sets the direction for IT—and, as a result, overly slow IT integration are the most common causes.

At the same time, time pressure increases the risk: The longer the integration takes, the greater the uncertainty for employees, customers, and investors.

We help accelerate integration without compromising on due diligence—using a proven framework for carve-outs, mergers, and acquisitions (CMA), experienced integration and separation experts, and a people-centered approach.

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Does This Sound Familiar?

Integration is stalling

“The acquisition is complete—but integration and synergies aren't moving forward.”

CEO / Integration PMO

Cultural Integration Fails

“Cultures are clashing. The acquisition makes sense on paper—but people aren’t on board.”

CHRO / Head of Transformation

Complexity Is Overwhelming the Transformation

“Two product lines, two process landscapes, two IT landscapes with two ERP systems, two cultures—and a schedule that’s too tight.”

CIO / CTO

The biggest challenges often arise after the contract is signed. This is because it is only during the integration phase that it becomes clear whether the expected synergies will actually be realized. A lack of governance structures, unclear responsibilities, cultural conflicts, and the complex alignment of business models, processes, and IT landscapes slow down many M&A projects. Without a holistic approach, companies lose time, value creation, and buy-in. We create the structure, transparency, and accountability required for successful integrations and carve-outs.

The Path to Successful M&A Integration

M&A transactions only realize their full value when integration is successful. We support companies throughout the entire M&A lifecycle—from due diligence and Day 1 readiness to a stable target organization. In doing so, we combine proven integration methods, strong governance, professional change management, and technological integration expertise.

Our focus is on realizing synergies more quickly, addressing risks early on, actively shaping cultural integration, and effectively managing the alignment of business, processes, and IT—to ensure sustainable transaction success and long-term value creation.

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Our Services

Integration Due Diligence

We support the due diligence analysis by focusing on integration risks, potential commercial and operational synergies (products, markets, processes), cultural compatibility, and IT integration.

Due Diligence, Synergy Assessment (Business & Cost), Cultural Fit, IT Analysis

Integration Management Office (IMO) & Program

We are establishing the Integration Management Office (IMO) as the central steering body: governance, workstreams (business, processes, technology), milestones, dependency management, and reporting.

IMO, Governance, Workstreams, Reporting, Day 1

Cultural Integration & Change

We support the integration of two cultures during the M&A integration phase: cultural assessment, communication, leadership coaching, and the development of a new shared identity. For long-term cultural development following integration: Organizational & Cultural Change.

Cultural Integration, Change Management, Communication, Identity

HR Integration & Personnel Transition

We support HR integration: organizational design, role clarity, employment transitions, and the transition of HR processes to a unified operating model.

HR Integration, Organizational Design, Works Council, Staff Transition

IT Integration & System Consolidation

We manage IT integration: system consolidation, data migration, ERP harmonization, and the transition to a unified IT landscape.

IT Integration, ERP Migration, System Consolidation, Data Migration

Carve-out & Divestiture

We support carve-outs: from defining the scope to legal and operational separation and on to independent operations—with clear governance and a well-defined timeline.

Carve-out, divestiture, operational separation, TSA management

Why Campana & Schott?

PM Backbone for Integration.

We bring the project management expertise that is so often lacking in M&A integration: a clear governance structure, robust planning, and genuine accountability for delivery—not just consulting.

Cultural integration as a core competency.

We’re not just process optimizers—we understand how cultures come together. That’s what makes our integration programs more sustainable than purely structural integration efforts.

IT integration and change management—all from a single source.

Integration requires technical expertise AND change management expertise. We offer both—and in doing so, we prevent the most common gaps between IT and business integration.

Proven track record in complex transactions.

We have advised on M&A transactions—including integrations and carve-outs—across various industries and of varying sizes, ranging from corporate integrations to acquisitions of medium-sized companies. We draw on this experience in every engagement.

Our people make the difference.

M&A integration is a high-pressure process. It requires people who can make sense of complexity—and who understand that there are real people behind every integration.

“The critical weeks following a deal lay the foundation for everything that follows. Anyone who underestimates Day 1 readiness will pay a high price later on. We ensure that the integration has the right structure from the very beginning.”

Marco Wick
Managing Partner | Head of Practice Division Transformation of Business
Campana & Schott

“M&A too often fails because of a cultural gap. Two organizations don’t just have different systems—they have different identities. Bringing them together is relationship-building. That’s not a weakness of M&A—it’s the real challenge.”

Jana Müller
Senior Manager | Head of Practice Division Transformation of Business
Campana & Schott

Impact That Matters

Project and transformation work that delivers—as evidenced by scale, trust, and repeat business.

20 %

faster integration than planned

Day 1

Ability to operate independently during the carve-out—without losing customers

Costs + Revenue

Synergies are pursued with equal consistency and tracked with precision

Ready to realize the value of your transaction?

Talk to our Mergers & Acquisitions experts. We’ll show you how to manage integrations and carve-outs in a structured way, consistently realize synergies, overcome cultural challenges, and successfully lead your new organization into the future.

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