Finding Method in the MADness: Case Studies of IT's Role in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

by Claude R. Baudoin, Stephen Price

During "MAD" (mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures) preparation, senior management always thinks of involving Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Legal, but rarely IT. In our combined 45 years of experience at Schlumberger, we have documented successes and problems that arose in several acquisitions and divestitures of divisions of this large multinational company. These experiences consistently point to unnecessary difficulties, including financial and security risks, that arise when IT is not involved in MAD efforts early on. Conversely, we have seen cases in which early involvement of IT resulted in a smooth integration process and direct, tangible savings.

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Finding Method in the MADness: Case Studies of IT's Role in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures October 2005

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