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Post-Merger Integration(PMI)

Realizing tax benefits with post-merger integration services

The post-merger stage requires practical strategies to maximize the potential for tax synergy benefits from the integration of acquiring and acquired companies. Deloitte Tohmatsu can assist in realizing tax synergies from acquisition and integration. Working closely with professionals in such fields as legal affairs, finance, business operations and IT, we review transaction documents, optimize and streamline post-merger tax affairs, assist in the execution of various tax procedures in other countries, and manage tax risks. Once a transaction is completed, we help clients realize tax synergies in their supply chains, sales organizations, back office operations, and other business areas.

Deloitte Tohmatsu’s post-merger tax integration and M&A tax structuring specialists help manage these complexities. We work with legal and financial teams for buyers and sellers to execute the agreed-upon tax structuring plan and work with leaders across your organization to achieve any post-merger tax synergies expected.

Deloitte Tohmatsu’s post-merger integration services include tactical and strategic guidance to help clients unlock value. We work with you to develop a post-merger integration checklist and a what we call 100 Days plan. These help to address potential vulnerabilities discovered during pre-merger due diligence and help implement the post-merger vision by creating or refining tax structures, legal entities, and functions. We can work with legal and financial specialists to secure necessary tax opinions, for example, and advise on the use of tax credits and incentives.

Our methodical approach to post-merger integration services is grounded in our desire to see each merger and acquisition that we advise on deliver long-term business benefits for the parties—we go beyond completing the technical actions and required filings for a specific transaction. The post-merger integration period also provides opportunities to strengthen the tax foundation of the organization by improving overall tax compliance, if required, harmonizing internal tax policies and reporting systems, and educating business leaders about tax strategies that apply to specific functions and resources, from shared services teams to sales groups and supply chain components.

We can work with your financial and country leaders to conduct deductible transaction cost studies and transfer pricing studies during the post-merger period to clarify the status and tax positioning of various assets. Similarly, many mergers and acquisitions involve accounting method changes; We can help explain and advise on systems and processes needed to operationalize the transition.

Deloitte Tohmatsu’s post-merger integration services help clients move beyond the vision of a transaction to make it a reality, employing tax strategies that reflect their intentions and deliver sustainable business benefits.

Professionals in charge

Masamitsu Koshiba

Masamitsu Koshiba

Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. Partner

Certified Public Accountant Masamitsu is a tax partner in the International Tax and M&A of Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax. Co. After graduating from university, he started his professional career as an auditor... More

Koichi Hattori

Koichi Hattori

Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. Partner

Certified Public Tax Accountant Koichi is a Tax Partner with more than 20 years including overseas assignment in New York for two years. He specialized in M&A and cross-border/international tax advice... More

Yoko Ueda

Yoko Ueda

Partner, Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co.

Yoko is a partner who joined the Financial Services Group of Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. in October 2014. She is registered as a Japanese zeirishi (licensed tax attorney). She has advised numerous Japan... More