Case Study
Investing in human capital drives a successful acquisition
Audit / Tax / Advisory / Risk / Performance Smart decisions. Lasting value. TM Case study Investing in human capital drives a successful acquisition2 One of the most important aspects of any acquisition is human capital. The recent experiences of a global medical technology company illustrate just how critical effective human capital management can be – and how recognizing and resolving human capital issues are essential to a successful transaction. The makings of a promising acquisition At the outset, the rationale for the proposed acquisition seemed compelling: • Both companies had successful, international track records in a challenging but lucrative field, manufacturing medical devices with combined revenues in the hundreds of millions of dollars. • The two compani