5 Types of Post-Merger Integration

The rationale for a deal helps determine the type of post-merger integration. All post-merger integrations are one or more (a combination) of these five types:

1. Best of Both - Additive from both sides
2. Transformation - Both companies find new ways of operating
3. Absorption - Acquired company conforms to parent
4. Reverse Merger - Acquired company dictates terms to parent
5. Autonomy - Acquired company retains its independence