Post-Merger Integration and Carve-Outs

Value Creation in M&A: Mastering Integrations and Carve-Outs with proven Tools & Concepts

Short
Program

Maximize Value through Post-Merger Integration and Carve-Outs

Achieving sustainable growth through mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs requires more than just a strong corporate strategy—it demands a seamless Post-Merger Integration (PMI) and Carve-out process across the entire value chain.

This program equips you with the tools and frameworks to effectively integrate acquired companies, manage carve-outs and optimize key processes to realize the full potential of both acquisitions and divestitures. You will learn how to align operations, functions, and strategic objectives to drive value creation post-merger, covering core and support functions.

Through real-life case studies, you will gain practical insights into managing integration and separation challenges, identifying synergies and ensuring business continuity. With these capabilities, you’ll be prepared to lead successful transactions that enhance competitiveness, drive efficiency and position your company for sustainable growth.

Target Group

This short program is aimed at executives responsible for Post-Merger Integration and/or Carve-Out initiatives, or those in important corporate functions.

Duration

On-Campus: 3 days
Self-Study: 3 – 5h

On-Campus Modules

March 17 – 19, 2026
March 16 – 18, 2027

Next Start Date

March 17, 2026

Registration Deadline

March 10, 2026

Details

Location:
St.Gallen

Language:
English

Costs:
CHF 3’900

ECTS-Points:
2

Graduation:
Confirmation of participation

Credited to:
Strategisches Management CAS HSG

Overview of Topics

Integration Fundamentals & Deal Strategy

Define M&A strategy: Pre-deal, due diligence, PMI, value creation, carve-outs
Understand deal types: Scale, scope, transformational, platform, turnaround
Success factors and pitfalls: Learn from PMI and carve-out cases segments

Deal Complexity & Value Realization

Realize synergies: Identify, assess and capture value
Establish PMI setup: Structure, roles and advisors
Manage integration: Design target structure
Carve-outs: Tackle challenges and execution

Risk Mitigation & Leading Change

Culture & people: Assess the fit and drive change
Communication: Engage stakeholders and employees
Key topics: Transitional Services (TSAs), talent retention, AI in M&A
Track success: Define and measure with KPIs

Best Practices & Tools

Key phases: Day 1 readiness, hyper-care, first 100 days
Case studies: Get insights from successful and failed mergers, value creation plans and carve-outs
Discuss Best Practices: Proven frameworks, methodologies, tools, and templates

Your Practical Benefits

You align the strategic objectives of acquired businesses with your company’s goals, ensuring seamless integration and long-term value creation

You identify and capture synergies across key functions such as the supply chain, HR, IT and finance to maximize cost savings and operational efficiency post-merger or during a carve-out

You optimize organizational structures during the PMI process by clearly defining roles, responsibilities and governance for both integration and
carve-out scenarios

You mitigate risks in PMI and carve-out situations with practical tools for identifying, assessing and managing challenges, ensuring a secure and value-driven transition

You manage complex carve-outs by effectively separating business units or assets, ensuring smooth transitions and value retention

Participant Profile

+10 years

work experience

40 – 58 years

age

+15

number of industries

+90%

middle and senior management

Registration

3 good reasons for your participation

Receive valuable impulses for your management responsibility in the areas of post-merger integrations and carve-outs.
Network with exciting peers and discuss solutions for your specific challenges.
Give your career an extra kick with a worldwide recognized executive education from the University of St.Gallen.

Are you interested?

Then sign up for the executive education program “Post-Merger Integration and Carve-Outs”.

We look forward to your registration!

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