Study after study reveals a dismal record for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with most merged entities failing to achieve the projected synergies. A primary reason for this is the failure of acquiring companies to create and implement a comprehensive post-acquisition integration process that minimises the clash of competing cultures.

At a recent India CFO Forum session in Pune, S Krishnakumar, MD and CEO of Shriram Pistons & Rings, decoded the challenges and risks involved in mergers and acquisitions and shared some dos and don’ts to keep in mind. This podcast offers a brief summary of the session.