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"The key is to select and retain the people best suited to lead the new organization and fulfill the strategic intent of the transaction."
Every merger and acquisition (M&A) faces challenges unique to the businesses involved, the types of buyers and sellers, and the strategic goals of the deal. Executive compensation matters often take front and center stage in all phases of the transaction—from the planning stage through post-closing integration.
Companies undergoing such major transitions expect to unlock significant value; and compensation—particularly when considered very early in the process—can play a key role in optimizing changes, driving successful outcomes, and providing the new entity with a competitive advantage.
Pearl Meyer’s experienced merger and acquisition consultants anticipate the challenges that can emerge in all phases of a transaction and work to create customized solutions that maintain focus on unlocking the value of the deal and creating long-term value.
Our senior professionals bring decades of knowledge and expertise in legal, tax, accounting, SEC, actuarial, and communication matters related to M&As. Together, we navigate the maze of strategic technical issues quickly and with precision, and provide compensation advice tailored to each specific transaction. We are noted for our responsiveness and commitment to delivering the highest quality work in the industry.
We have been advising clients undergoing transactions and changes to their business models for more than 25 years. Our experience spans a wide range of clients and industries. We have managed compensation matters on the smallest transactions to deals exceeding $40 billion in value.
When assisting companies with the design, modeling, and implementation of their CIC programs, our technical yet practical analysis helps clients:
When a transaction approaches, a multitude of compensation-related matters will arise that must be addressed by both the buyers and sellers including:
After the transaction close, we help clients to finalize tailored, competitive compensation solutions that support the strategic vision of the deal by:
Margaret works with organizations undergoing changes in their business structure. She helps navigate the complex web of practical, technical, and regulatory issues quickly and with precision, giving clients the freedom to focus on their business strategy.