Make the investment   M&A Ready for Global Executives Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC 5 December 2006   Your investment per participant is US$750 (if you register by 16 October 2006; after that, the fee is US$895) and includes a compendium of materials from our M&A library including Mercer’s proprietary M&A intellectual capital, your choice of a country-specific M&A HR Issues Report (a US$450 value), M&A process tools applicable to each phase of the deal, as well as breakfast and lunch.   Learn more and register

Preparing HR professionals for cross-border deal success!

In major business transactions, HR executives have four primary accountabilities. They need to:

• Identify and evaluate the human capital risks and opportunities 
• Ensure those risks and opportunities are accurately reflected in the purchase price and final agreement 
• Develop an integration strategy and detailed plan
• Provide the leadership necessary to capture the expected value of the new venture through people

To fulfill these objectives, HR must be involved in the early stages of the deal and it needs to be ready. Given the pace and complexities, identifying and addressing the human capital issues in business transactions is challenging enough, but the additional complexities of cross-border transactions makes HR’s early involvement and strong leadership even more critical to deal success.

M&A Ready training

M&A Ready for Global Executives is an intensive one-day preparedness session for HR leaders who are responsible for identifying and managing people-related activities that are vital to successful cross-border transactions.

This session will provide participants with an understanding of the key human capital considerations in globalizing business operations through transactions and the foundational knowledge critical to achieving value in cross-border transactions. 

Participants will receive information, insights, tools and methodologies that will help them and their companies fulfill the promise of a merger, acquisition, joint venture, IPO, divestiture or other major business transaction – no matter which countries are involved.

A one-of-a-kind session

Building on the success of our two-day M&A Ready program that we have offered to clients for four years, this newly designed one-day program is tailored to the specific interests of the global HR executive. 

Conducted by experts with experience in all regions and deals, M&A Ready for Global Executives will focus on:

• Macro deal trends, forward-looking scenarios and their HR implications 
• Important cross-border considerations in the areas of workforce staffing and alignment, compensation, benefits, performance management, leadership and sales force effectiveness
• Compliance requirements that govern HR’s actions before, during and after the transaction 
• A specific focus on conducting business and transactions in China – one of the most active transaction markets globally 
• The emerging role and profile of successful global HR leaders 

The session is highly practical and interactive, taking participants through both country-specific case examples and a realistic deal scenario to further understanding and illustrate the principles and processes involved. 

Who should attend

This program is designed specifically for HR leaders and senior professionals who are likely to be involved in M&A activities – from pre-deal strategy, to due diligence through integration. Participants from different companies and countries will share experiences, contributing to a rich and insightful discussion.

We will limit the number of attendees to maximize the exchange of first-hand experiences among participants and Mercer consultants.

The ROI and what attendees will “take away”

By attending this intensive session, you will:

• Increase your confidence in identifying human capital related issues outside of your geography
• Significantly improve your understanding, planning and effectiveness before, during, and after cross-border deals
• Further your contribution as a strategic business partner at the deal table

Terms and conditions

Payment must be received in full prior to the start of the registered event. Cancellations should be sent in writing to Jessica Rakshys by email or fax (+1 201 284 6181).

Cancellations received 30 days or more before the registered event will be refunded in full; those received less than 30 days in advance will not be refunded, including no-shows. You may substitute a colleague at any time. Mercer reserves the right to change or cancel any part of its published program due to unforeseen circumstances.

Finally, it important that all delegates represent the target audience for the conference. We reserve the right to accept registration applications based on our determination of applicant suitability.

Mercer's Global HR Conference

The M&A Ready for Global Executives is a stand-alone session, but it is being held just prior to Mercer's Global HR Conference as a convenience for those who want to attend both events.

Learn more about our 2006 Global HR Conference