Often, mergers and acquisitions are justified based on the “synergies” that will be created between the two firms. And just as often, those synergies don’t come to pass and there is disappointment in the outcome of the merger.

Many times, synergies don’t happen because the two brands are simply too dissimilar to join together effectively. Brand alignment should be considered in the mergers and acquisition evaluation and due diligence process – long before the ink is on the contract.

Mergers and acquisitions due diligence should include a considered plan for combining (or not) the brands in question. Conducting a brand audit as part of your due diligence will give you valuable information for valuing the business and for capitalizing on the real synergies that exist.

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