In planning a $28 billion merger with a major competitor, our Fortune 500 energy client established an Integration Management Office (IMO) to oversee both merger integration and divestiture activities required for Department of Justice (DOJ) approval. The complexity was immense: a simultaneous merger and $5 billion divestiture spanning 80-plus countries, with buyer identities still unknown at the time of planning. The IMO needed seasoned professionals with expertise in managing detailed workstream planning, scenario modeling and Day 1 readiness—across both merger and divestiture tracks.
SolomonEdwards embedded experienced consultants into the client’s IMO to serve as project managers and subject matter leads. These professionals were accountable for designing and executing Day 1 cutover strategies across systems, operational processes, and TSA service requirements.
Our team led critical planning efforts for the $5 billion divestiture, building flexible workstreams across finance, financial applications, intercompany processes, and order-to-cash. Recognizing the uncertainty around future buyers, we developed multiple operational scenarios to ensure business continuity under any outcome.
In addition to functional and technical planning, our team supported testing, change management, and provided program and project management support throughout the integration.
With our guidance, the client successfully designed and sequenced a series of integration and divestiture plans tailored to complex global scenarios. These plans enabled the concurrent transition of product and service lines across 80-plus countries, helping the client navigate regulatory demands and move forward with confidence.
