Cobalt assists clients in global merger and acquisition situations by assessing and effectively integrating Human Resources programs and processes to support the new strategy of the combined organization. Cobalt conducts due diligence around all Human Resources issues to uncover liabilities, synergies and opportunities to help ensure successful decisions prior to an acquisition. Cobalt works with clients to prepare for Day One and to integrate post-merger with the development of new Human Resources strategies and programs to support company objectives.

Cobalt specialists assist companies with due diligence, pre-Day One activities and post-merger integration and can help you: 

• Perform due diligence around Human Resources and compensation issues to uncover liabilities and help ensure successful decisions prior to an acquisition

• Design retention strategies and programs for executives and key employees

• Design incentive programs to support the achievement of key milestones during the M&A process

• Analyze golden parachutes

• Develop new Human Resource strategy, processes and organization design

• Support the creation of the desired combined company culture

• Design a reward strategy and new or modified reward programs, including compensation, performance management, health and welfare, and retirement programs

• Develop an effective communication and implementation strategy during the acquisition and integration