From an M&A perspective, the Pacellico assessment tool is very effective at the operational due diligence stage when considering a possible acquisition. The tool provides the following operational insights of the company under analysis:
- Model current footprint, end-to-end supply chain & operations providing a 360° view of current state & performance
- Interviews with management, significant customers & strategic partners/suppliers
- Provides a 3rd party, impartial assessment of the target company operations
- Identify and quantify strategic opportunities, critical risks and red flags
- Full operational due diligence report for consideration by the M&A team
How do these insights support/impact the acquisition progresses:
- Possible impact to transaction price & contract conditions
- Assessment of possible synergies to be gained from the acquisition which can improve the investment return model
- Assessment of cultural fit of the target company and the management/organizational strength & capabilities
- Priority focus areas for post-acquisition integration projects to accelerate the integration of the company and improve the investment return