March 11th, 20226 - PMIspective – Why merge right away? Strategic alliances as a low-threshold alternative – PMI Expert Talk
Mergers are like marriages between strangers.
The strategic logic is sound. The synergies have been calculated. The presentation is convincing.
So you say „I do“.
But you've never worked together on day-to-day operations.
⚡ And then it becomes apparent:
Structures clash. Cultures collide. Integration takes more energy than planned.
Our experience:
❗ Many mergers would have been better off starting as strategic partnerships, or even remaining as such.
In this PMIspective, our panel of M&A experts will discuss the following:
❇️ When an alliance makes more sense than a merger
❇️ How cooperation serves as a reality check before committing
❇️ What questions need to be clarified before saying “I do”
Practical advice. Experience-based. Without merger romanticism.
📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
🌎 PMIspective link
We look forward to your stories!
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