Given the complexity of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it'sunderstandable that organizations often focus exclusively onexecuting the deal, which typically includes coordinating changeswith lawyers and initiating the transactions needed forclosing. However, companies should also usethe deal-planning stage to develop aroadmap to combine the operational and strategic aspects ofa treasury integration. Doing so can helpposition the combined organization for lasting transformationfollowing an M&A deal.

Each treasury organization is unique, but the end goal followinga merger or acquisition remains the same for all: to optimize cashmanagement by leveraging the strengths of both companies.