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Start here. The Integration Management Office (IMO) is the acquirer's command center from signing through end state: workstream governance, Day 1 readiness, synergy tracking, transition services, and decisions, all connected. Built for both full absorption and new-company (NewCo) integrations.

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Choose your integration model

Model What it means Where to focus
Absorption The acquired company is folded into the acquirer's systems, processes, and org structure. Synergy capture, system migrations, org design, and culture integration.
NewCo Assets or businesses are combined into a newly created company with its own identity and operating model. Standing up functions from scratch, TSAs with the parent(s), legal entity setup, and brand launch.
Hybrid Some functions are absorbed while others stay standalone, at least for a period. Clear decisions on what integrates when, and TSAs for the standalone pieces.

How it works

  1. Organize: set up integration workstreams by function, each with a lead and a health rating.
  2. Get Day 1 ready: track every pre-close and Day 1 task. Items marked Day 1 Critical must be complete before close.
  3. Capture value: track each synergy against its target. Realization % calculates automatically.
  4. Manage transition services: log every TSA with its cost and end date, and watch the countdown to exit.
  5. Decide and document: record integration decisions so the rationale isn't lost after close.

Workstreams

Day 1 Readiness

Synergy Tracker

TSA Tracker

Decision Log

🎯 Integration Dashboard

Day 1 Critical tasks that are not yet complete:

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Transition services, soonest to expire first:

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