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Delivering Deal ValuePwC MauritiusPost Merger Integration
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M&A Integration
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Study after study shows that most mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their desired results
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Why is this important?
• Shareholders are becoming increasingly demanding in these uncertain economic times, so maximising the value that can be captured from deals is crucial.
• Failure to capture deal value is rarely attributed to a flawed strategy. Rather, failure is most often a result of not executing the strategy in a timely fashion.
• Converting integration strategy into detailed actions and managing these actions across the combining enterprise is critical for success. To succeed, a governance structure must be in place to align people, process and systems with integration objectives. This is the role of an Integration Management Office (“IMO”).
Financial success
49%
Deal success rate
Operational success
35%
Strategic success
65%
Source: PwC’s M&A Integration Survey Report
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70% of M&A deals failed to realise the value they were expected to generate (PwC M&A survey )
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Balance
• Management become distracted by the challenges of integration and business as usual performance suffers
• Lack of prioritisation across integration and business projects
People
• Key employees not identified early enough and leave
• Insufficient priority given to addressing cultural differences
• Integration communications lack detail or too infrequent
Risk/ Control
• Integration lacks sponsorship and governance at a senior level
• Lack of clear and detailed work plans to take control of the new business
• Poor identification and mitigation of risks
Value
• Synergy and value objectives not embedded in robust delivery plans
• Weak accountability and lack of focus for synergy and value delivery
• Lack of drive to deliver early ‘quick wins’
“70% of mergers failed to realise the
value they were expected
to generate”
A recent global PwC survey revealed that 70% of mergers failed to realise the value they were expected to generate.
The key findings of the survey were the following:
1. Integrating IT systems and addressing human capital matters are considered the biggest post deal challenge;
2. The people factor is often underestimated;
3. Management in both organisations become distracted by the challenge of integration and business as usual performance suffers;
4. The timeframe in which it is possible to make positive changes is very short. The first 100 days after closing are particularly important; and
5. Management often have limited or no prior experience with M&A transactions.
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Our approach to M&A integration
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PwC’s seven fundamental principles of a successful integration
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Based on our experience, which is reaffirmed by perspectives from our Global PwC survey, the following seven fundamental principles of a successful integration are important:
1. Accelerate the transition
• Prolonged transitions slow growth, diminish profits, destroy morale and productivity and lead to missed opportunities and loss of market share
2. Define the integration strategy
• Integration priorities are easier to identify and execute when an integration strategy is well defined and communicated
3. Focus on priority initiatives
• First, potential sources of value capture and value creation must be identified; then, resources are allocated based on potential financial impact, probability of success and timeline requirements
4. Prepare for “Day One”
• A detailed plan should be created, including all actions that will be put in place on Day One; planning for Day One should begin in conjunction with the due diligence process
5. Communication with all stakeholders
• Communicate early and often with all stakeholders (customers, suppliers, employees, investors and general public) providing information that addresses their respective concerns
6. Establish leadership at all levels
• Swift selection of key management posts early in the transition is critical for minimising uncertainty, assigning accountability, defining functional authority and establishing role clarity
7. Manage the integration as a business process
• M&A deals rarely fail due to flawed strategy; rather, failure is most often a result of not executing the strategy in a timely and coordinated fashion.
PwC’s integration methodology and approach is based on ensuring that these seven fundamental principles are achieved and managed effectively
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Overview of our integration approach and methodology
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Plan for Day One
• Plan and prioritise steps to ensure Day 1 readiness and achievement of synergies
Plan the future state
• Design the future operating model and organisation design of the acquired businesses
Project management office
Synergies and business plan
• Track and monitor
100 days post integrationStart
Create detailed integration work plan
• Per functional area
• Develop integration master plan / blue print setting out what has to be done, by whom, by when.
Set the course
• Set-up governance structures (SteerCo, IMO, functional work streams)
• Nominate project team (leads and team members)
• Compile an overall timeline (incl. critical path)
• Develop detailed communication plan to all stakeholders
Integration Day 1
Identify and develop integration strategy /fundamentals
• Formulate the integration strategy / fundamentals
• Determine and assess the integration options and determine the degree of integration and non-negotiables
• Identify benefits, risks, potential issues and costs associated with each of the integration plans and degrees of integration
• Develop conceptual Day 1 readiness and 100 Day integration plans
Assess Design and Construct Implement Operate and review
Decision on preferred integration option and degree of integration
Execute and implement integration plan
• Hold kick-off meeting to on-board entire integration team and commence integration initiatives
• Provide regular status reporting to Steering Committee
• Hold weekly meetings with all work streams
• Monitor achievement of integration objectives and milestones
• Maintain risk, decision and dependency register
• Identify bottlenecks and key dependencies between functions
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Examples of our output relating to the “Assess” phase
Finance function effectiveness diagnostic
Cultural survey
Recommendations included in the gap analysis report
- Target operating model
- To-be organisation structureGap analysis report
Communication plan
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Examples of our output relating to the “Design and Construct” phase
Detailed integration work plan per work stream
(£'000s)
Resp. Banking case Latest view Variance Banking case Latest view Variance Banking case Latest view Variance
Synergy initiatives
Initiative 1 PJ 345 776 431 (1,639) (1,605) 34 3,000 3,200 200
Initiative 2 PJ 453 400 (53) (830) (891) (61) 600 600 -
Initiative 3 GF 877 1,112 235 (300) (338) (38) - - -
Initiative 4 DC 325 388 63 - - - - - -
Initiative 5 PJ 300 300 - - - - - - -
Initiative 6 PJ 1,800 1,800 - - - - - - -
Initiative 7 BM 200 211 11 - - - - - -
Initiative 8 DC 400 - (400) - - - - - -
Initiative 9 BM 400 240 (160) - - - - - -
Initiative 10 BM 600 480 (120) - - - (563) (550) 13
Initiative 11 300 - (300) - - - - - -
IT cost DC - - - (200) (270) (70) - - -
TOTAL 6,000 5,707 (293) (2,969) (3,104) (135) 3,037 3,250 213
Further synergies identified:
New Initiative 1 PJ - 950 950 - (100) (100) - - -
New Initiative 2 BM - 85 85 - - - - - -
New Initiative 3 BM - - - - - - - - -
New Initiative 4 BM - 224 224 - - - - (22) (22)
New Initiative 5 BM - 90 90 - (16) (16) - - -
New Initiative 6 BM - - - - - - - - -
New Initiative 7 BM - 136 136 - (10) (10) - - -
New Initiative 8 BM - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 6,000 7,192 1,192 (2,969) (3,230) (261) 3,037 3,228 191
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Target operating model and end-state organisational structure
Financial model
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Examples of our output relating to the “Implementation” phase
PMO registers
Project timeline
Synergy tracking
Reporting to SteerCo
Project governance and project team
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Based on our experience, we have identified these key integration focus areas per work stream
Project Management Office
Illustrative integration focus areas
(1) Aligning monthly reporting requirements
• Reporting packages, KPIs and reporting deadlines
• Aligning chart of accounts
(2) Aligning policies & procedures
• Accounting policies
• Financial year-end
• Budgeting process
(3) Taxation considerations
• Due diligence findings
• Structuring of group
(4) Synergy identification
• Back office consolidation (HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Treasury)
• Other savings (procurement, marketing, distribution, etc.)
PwC tools
- Day 1 readiness checklist
- Integration work plan
- Synergy tracker
- Critical dependencies toolkit
- Finance function diagnostic
Integration Steering Committee
PwC tools
- Day 1 readiness checklist
- Integration work plan
- Critical dependencies toolkit
PwC tools
- Day 1 readiness checklist
- Integration work plan
- Communication plan
- Surveys to perform cultural assessment, operating style and change readiness assessment
Illustrative integration focus areas
(1) Applications to be used
• Opportunity to standardise IT systems
• Aligning applications used to support finance, HR and operations functions
(2) Aligning policies & procedures
• Budgeting, support, security, DRP
(3) IT licence transfer and cost implications
(4) Update intranet and external websites
Illustrative integration focus areas
(1) Retention of key staff
(2) Aligning policies & procedures
• Compensation, leave, health & welfare benefits (pension, MA)
• Recruiting / Disciplinary
(3) Day One communication
• Internal and external
(4) Organisational structure
(5) Succession planning
(6) Cultural differences
(7) Communication with Trade Unions (if applicable)
(8) Compliance with s197 of Labour Relations Act
Illustrative integration focus areas
(1) Target operating model
(2) Aligning policies & procedures
• Back office
• Treasury
• Insurance
• Outsourced services
(3) Marketing
• Advertising
• Website
Illustrative integration focus areas
(1) Corporate governance
• King 3 adherence
(2) Renewal of agreements
• Suppliers
• Leases
• Insurance
• Employees
(3) Change of ownership issues
(4) Compliance with s197 of LabourRelations Act
PwC tools
- Day 1 readiness checklist
- Integration work plan
PwC tools
- Day 1 readiness checklist
- Integration work plan
Finance work stream IT work streamPeople & change
work streamOperations work stream
Legal / Compliance work stream
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Illustrative integration team structure
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Steering committee
Client lead
Finance IT People & change
Functional work streams
Project Team
Operations Legal / Regulatory
Communications
Project Management Office
PwC SME
Client lead
PwC SME
Client lead
PwC SME
Client lead
PwC SME
Client lead
PwC SME
Client lead
PwC SME
Client leads are supported by PwC subject matter experts, drawn upon as an when required
Steering CommitteeRoles and responsibilities• Bear overall project responsibility• Provide overall project direction / strategy• Approve all key decisions and recommendations• Commit appropriate resources
Project Management OfficeRoles and responsibilities• Provide regular status updates to the SteerCo• Hold weekly meetings with all work streams• Monitor achievement of implementation
milestones• Manage issues, planning and dependencies• Provide reporting templates for consistency
and coordination
Functional integration work streamsRoles and responsibilities• Provide regular progress reports to Project Management
Office• Develop, tailor and execute implementation plans
(highlighting key tasks, resources, milestones, deliverables and dependencies)
• Identify and implement critical actions
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Our M&A integration credentials and thought leadership
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We have performed numerous integration projects in the past few years (1 of 2)
Client Scope of work Project value Duration Contact details
(1) Telkom Integration management office support to Telkom in connection with their acquisition of BCX.
R3.5m 2015 - 2016
7 months
Mrs Corlia RoetsSpecial Projects+27 (12) 648 0375 [email protected]
(2) Compass Group
Assisted Compass Group with integration strategy, target operating model and organisational structure related services in connection with their acquisition of Supercare.
R6.0m 2012 - 2013
6 months
Mr Andrew FurlongGroup Managing Director+1 (704) 322 [email protected]
(3) BoehringerIngelheim
Provided operational and integration support to Boehringer Ingelheim South Africa in connection with a global transaction with Sanofi.
R5.0m 2016 - 2017
12 months
Mr Bernd AbramowskyFinance and Admin Director+27 (11) 348 [email protected]
(4) Jasco Integration management office support to Jasco in connection with their acquisition of Spescom.
R750k 2010 – 2011
3 months
Mr Martin LotzManaging Director Jasco+27 (87) 310 [email protected]
(5) Econet Assisted Econet Wireless Burundi with integration strategy, target operating model and organisational structure related services in connection with their acquisition of Leo Burundi.
R4.0m 2014 – 2015
3 months
Mrs Tracy MpofuManaging Director [email protected]
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We have performed numerous integration projects in the past few years (2 of 2)
Client Scope of work Project value Duration Contact details
(6) Tsogo Sun Day 1 readiness support to Tsogo Sun in connection with their acquisition of Gold Reef.
R750k 2010
3 months
Mr Marcel von AulockCEO Tsogo [email protected]
(7) Visa Integration management office support to Visa in connection with their acquisition of Fundamo.
R2.0m 2011 - 2012
6 months
Mr Bill GadiaHead of Global Mobile [email protected]
(8) BancABC Integration management office support to BancABC in connection with their acquisitions in five African countries.
R1.0m 2015
4 months
Mrs Christine BronkhorstFinance [email protected]
(9) Read Hope Phillips
Integration management office support to PwC in connection with their acquisition of Read Hope Phillips.
R750k 2016
3 months
Mr PJ HopeDirector RHP+27 (11) 797 4280
(10) ScawSouth Africa
Providing project management office services to Scaw South Africa inconnection with a confidential transaction.
R10.5m 2017 (ongoing)
8 months
Mr Johannes DuvenageProject Procurement Manager+27 (11) 842 [email protected]
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Post deal integration thought leadership publications
Post Merger Integration survey
India (2010)
Post Merger Integration survey
USA (2008)
Post Merger Integration survey
Switzerland (2008)
Post Merger Integration survey
Brazil (2008-2009)
Seven fundamental tenets of
successful integration (2012)
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Post deal integration thought leadership publications
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Facilities integration
(2013)
Integration Management Office
(2012)
People integration
(2013)
Finance integration
(2013)
Information Technology
integration (2013)Legal integration
(2013)
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Examples of workplans
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Note: The following examples of workplans are used as the starting point on
engagements, all workplans are to be tailored to the client, industry and deal
specifications.
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People and Change workplan template
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ID Task Name Status Priority Task OwnerDay 1?
[Y/N]Dependencies Start Date Finish Date
People and
changeDetailed timeline (week starting)
Number of working days
PC.1.1.0 ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN All
PC.1.1.1 Define future Organisational Structure for each function open
PC.1.1.2 Prepare a Business Strategy plan open
PC.1.1.3 Plan and develop process (structure, timeline, resources, etc.) to implement strategy open
PC.1.1.4 Consider whether changes to the mission statement of the remaining business are open
PC.1.1.5 Consider impact to process flow charts for each function and amend where required. open
PC.1.1.6 Consider whether changes to the code of conduct of the remaining business are open
PC.1.1.7 Ensure sufficient HR Support is in place for Day 1 open
PC.1.2.0 RETENTION OF KEY EMPLOYEES
PC.1.2.1 Form and document retention criteria (including a needs assessment) of key employees open
PC.1.2.2 Prepare a summary of employees on leave of absence (e.g., maternity and unpaid) and open
PC.1.2.3 Ensure that leased or contracted employees are not included as employees. open
PC.1.2.4 Identify key roles and key employees based on defined criteria and prepare a Key
Employee Master List showing; name of employees and their roles, reasons for retention
open
PC.1.2.5 Obtain details of any pending promotions, bonuses, share options, long tem incentives open
PC.1.2.6 Understand risks associated with non-retention in order to build a business case open
PC.1.2.7 Consider retention strategy (i.e. incentive/bonus scheme) for second tier open
PC.1.2.8 Communicate program to impacted employees open
PC.1.3.0 ASSESS STATE OF REMAINING EMPLOYEES
Workplan examples (1 of 7)
Illustrative
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Legal workplan template
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Illustrative
ID Task Name Status Priority Task Owner Day 1? [Y/N] Dependency Start Date
Legal/ Reg/ Risk/
CompDetailed timeline (week starting)
Number of working days
LR.1.1.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW LEGAL ENTITIES
LR.1.1.1 Work with Deal structuring team in understanding whether seller is responsible
for setting up the legal entity the divested business is being transferred to.
open
LR.1.1.2 If yes, take appropriate action to (establish entity, perform tax registrations,
identify and obtain relevant licenses to trade, etc.)
open
LR.1.1.3 Confirm transfer of assets, liabilities and operational functions (incl. employees
and systems) in terms of the sale agreement .
open
LR.1.2.0 REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE
LR.1.2.1 Identify Compliance matters related to transferring business that has to be
resolved prior to Day 1.
open
LR.1.2.2 Prepare action plan to remedy Compliance matters identified. open
LR.1.2.3 Implement action plan developed. open
LR.1.2.4 Identify and review any changes to regulatory requirements impacting the
remaining organisation
open
LR.1.2.5 Get legal advice on new requirements open
LR.1.2.6 Review and update existing compliance policy (if required) open
LR.1.2.7 Review and update compliance manual (if required) open
LR.1.2.8 Ensure continued compliance with various Acts and Regulations during the
transaition period.
open
LR.1.2.9 Ensure compliance relevant statutes including; Electronic Compliance
Act.,VAT Act, King III etc
open
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Finance & Tax workplan template
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Illustrative
ID Task Name Status PriorityResponsible
partyTask Owner
Day 1?
[Y/N]
Depend
enciesStart Date Finish Date
FIN Detailed timeline (week starting)
FIN.1 TAX - to ensure full compliance to regulatory requirements for all stand alone entities and also proper tax treatment for the transaction in RemainCo
FIN1.1 Register new companies with relevant tax authorities :
FIN1.1.1 PAYE Open
FIN1.1.2 Income Tax Open
FIN1.1.3 VAT Open
FIN1.1.4 Importer licence Open
FIN1.1.4 Export licence Open
FIN1.2 Obtain a copy of the SPA and other relevant transaction documents (e.g.,
resolutions, shareholders agreements etc.). Understand the transaction, i.e.:
effective date
effect of any suspensive conditions on tax implications
assets to be transferred
liabilities to be assumed
how purchase price is to be paid (cash, loan or shares)
how purchase price is to be funded how the purchase price is to be allocated
to the assets (considering market value as appropriate)
whether any tax neutral rules will apply
whether requirements for VAT zero rating on the basis of going concern have
been met as applicable
Open
FIN1.3 Obtain a tax opinion from a third party tax advisor to ensure all tax implications
of the transaction are identified and understood
Open
FIN1.4 Understand tax and exchange control implications resulting from any cross-
border flow of funds
Open
FIN1.5 Identify the assets to be transferred and the liabilities to be assumed Open
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Marketing workplan template
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ID Task Name Status Priority Task OwnerDay 1?
[Y/N]Dependencies Start Date Finish Date Comments
Marketing Detailed timeline (week starting) 06 13 20
Number of working days 5 10 15
MKT.1.1.0 BRAND
MKT.1.1.1 Assessment of competitors behaviours/ media publications Open
MKT.1.1.2 Perform an exercise to measure brand equity Open
MKT.1.1.3 Perform a Brand Customer Satisfaction Assessment – baseline Open
MKT.1.1.4 Consult with branding expert. Open
MKT.1.1.5 Prepare a business case for why brand should be retained / repositioned / Open
MKT.1.1.6 Prepare a master list of all (Signage, Virtual Branding, Branded Tools and Open
MKT.1.1.7 Obtain Board approval on presented business case Open
MKT.1.1.8 Based on decision, take appropriate action to update / roll out brand Open
[Detailed steps to be included based on decision] Open
MKT.1.2.0 CAMPAIGNS
MKT.1.2.1 Determine if immediate cancellation or modification of any existing Open
MKT.1.2.2 Identify the key synergies and strategic opportunities arising from Open
MKT.1.2.3 Review sales plans and priorities by product, market, and country and Open
DEVELOP CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION PLAN Open
MKT.1.2.4 Consider communication strategy and how the business want to position the
separation with the market - this would also be dependent on whether a re-
Open
MKT.1.2.5 Work with IT on segmentation of customer base in order to separate pre- Open
MKT.1.2.6 Identify all customer communication channels (e.g., e-mail and newsletters) Open
MKT.1.2.7 Develop per segment communication plan (incl. channel, timeline, etc.) Open
MKT.1.2.8 Prepare email / letter content Open
MKT.1.2.9 Prepare call scripts Open
MKT.1.2.10 Assess impact on call centre volumes Open
MKT.1.2.11 Prepare call centre processes Open
MKT.1.2.12 Roll out comms plan Open
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IT workplan template
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ID Task Name Status Priority Task OwnerDay 1?
[Y/N]Dependencies Start Date Finish Date
IT Detailed timeline (week starting)
Number of working days
IT.1.1.0 SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
IT.1.1.1 Prepare a master list of all systems and applications Open
IT.1.1.2 Distribute master list to all Function Leads to confirm completeness of list Open
IT.1.1.3 Work with legal to ensure transferability of all software licenses and agreements Open
IT.1.1.4 Consider the need for any changes required in order to enable day 1. Functional leads
to send change requirements to IT
Open
IT.1.1.5 Identify interfaces between systems, applications or databases Open
IT.1.1.6 Determine the impact of identified change requirements on system interfaces. Open
IT.1.1.7 Identify any interim solutions needed for Day 1 including any temporary links between
the systems to ensure access to required data is provided.
Open
IT.1.1.8 Work with Function leads on the development of detailed specification of required
changes to IT systems
Open
IT.1.1.9 Develop and implement changes Open
IT.1.1.10 IT Test: Test and Deploy changes Open
IT.1.1.11 Confirm continued access of system and application by approved users on Day 1 Open
IT.1.1.12 Plan for more support needs on Day 1 Open
IT.1.1.13 Identify and satisfy Internal auditor requirements Open
IT.1.1.14 Identify and satisfy External auditor requirements Open
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Operations workplan template
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ID Task Name Status Priority Task OwnerDay 1?
[Y/N]Dependencies Start Date
Operations & Detailed timeline (week starting)
Logistics Number of working days
OPS/L.1.1.0 OPERATING MODEL
OPS/L.1.1.1 Consider impact of transaction on the operating model and consider ongoing appropriateness Open
OPS/L.1.2.0 REPORTING
OPS/L.1.2.1 Reporting and MI changes and requirements will be addressed within each ops area and
therefore requirements / impact needs to be considered by individual Ops sub areas.
Open
OPS/L.1.2.2 Establish and communicate when cut off, month end and year end procedures will be done Open
OPS/L.1.2.3 Evaluate, identify and perform gap analysis of current and required key performance Open
OPS/L.1.3.0 PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
OPS/L.1.3.1 Identify all projects and initiatives (capex and other) in progress or about to be launched and Open
OPS/L.1.3.2 Identify critical projects and changes that need to managed through the transition to minimize Open
OPS/L.1.3.3 Prioritisation of focus and deploy of resources / capacity Open
OPS/L.1.3.4 Review all current major projects for compliance with delivery dates. Open
OPS/L.1.3.5 Review all current major projects for cost status versus budget and forecast Open
OPS/L.1.4.0 POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION
OPS/L.1.4.1 Collect and review all policies, standards, procedures and manuals for materials, production, Open
OPS/L.1.4.2 Develop revised or common policies and procedures (where required). Open
OPS/L.1.4.3 Establish the need for interim controls to be applied during the transition period. Open
OPS/L.1.4.4 Establish interim process for disputes management. Open
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ID Task Name Status Priority Task OwnerDay 1?
[Y/N]Dependencies Start Date
Comms Detailed timeline (week starting)
Number of working days
COMM.1.1.0 COMMUNICATION PLAN
COMM.1.1.1 Develop and agree on overall communication plan including key messages (internal and external),
organizational structure announcements, and format
open
COMM.1.1.2 Produce timetable to coordinate all communications activities open
COMM.1.1.3 Coordinate the distribution and messages of all communication for all functions and divisions open
COMM.1.1.4 Develop timeline to introduce values and corporate culture of new company to employees open
COMM.1.1.5 Review all communications produced by functions/divisions to coordinate distribution and messaging open
COMM.1.2.0 COMMUNICATION TO EMPLOYEES
COMM.1.2.1 Creation of an effective communication plan open
COMM.1.2.2 1. The structure of the organisation open
COMM.1.2.3 2. The Core function(s) of the organisation open
COMM.1.2.4 3. Relaunch of the "Organisation", i.e. Leadership Philosophy, Leadership Values, Performance
Management System, Business strategy, Organisational culture
open
COMM.1.2.5 4. The People support initiatives being implemented open
COMM.1.2.6 Implementation of communication plan open
COMM.1.2.7 Agree on communication plan and framework. Determine the messages, format, and communication
method (e.g., newsletter, flyers, intranet, email, and department meetings).
open
COMM.1.2.8 Draft employee welcome letter (i.e., key info, overview of changes, strategy statement, org chart, and
hotline number)
open
COMM.1.2.8 Draft employee welcome letter (i.e., key info, overview of changes, strategy statement, org chart, and
hotline number)
open
COMM.1.2.10 Finalize and print all employee Day 1 communications open
COMM.1.2.11 Send "heads-up" communications to managers open
COMM.1.2.12 Distribute Day 1 and welcome information to employees open
COMM.1.2.13 Set up employee hotline for Day 1 announcements and employee Q&A open
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