M&A Integration Communications Plan

Agenda

Objectives of Communication Plan
Core Messages
Communication Documents
External Communications
Plant-Level Communications Site HR Responsibility
Ongoing Communications
Organization Structure Announcement
Preparing to Communicate
Interdependencies
Communication Matrix
Communications: Lessons Learned

Objectives of Communication Plan

To establish a communication process for the two companies as an integrated entity
Open channels for two-way communications: top-down, bottom-up, and side-to-side across the organization
Clarify communication expectations and deliverables for the last four months of the year

Core Messages

The creation of a new organization with the best of two companies
Customer will have a fantastic product mix
The merger is not about a take-over; it’s about creating a stronger combined company
Potential for revenue and cost synergies is high
There is overlap between the companies, and therefore redundancies
Employees should prepare for change, stay focused, and remain productive
At present, there are more questions than answers
Next - communicate timelines and expectations ...