A major insurer planned to expand internationally by acquiring a foreign property and casualty insurer while simultaneously further developing its digital business model. This client case study illustrates how KPMG successfully executed a complex, cross-border transaction and integration project under significant time and regulatory pressure—from valuation and acquisition through to post-merger integration.
MAKE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TRANSACTION
International complexity
Target companies in 15 countries with different regulatory frameworks
High speed
A decision will be ready within 8 weeks
Measurable added value
A saving of 20 million compared with the original purchase price
Client
Major insurance company
Sector
Insurance
Project goal
To assess risks and synergies, determine the optimal purchase price and successfully integrate an international target company to support digital transformation.
Technology
Digital analytics tools, bespoke communication tools, data-driven transaction analysis
Video: Backcha Bahadin explains how KPMG successfully manages cross-border deals under time pressure right through to integration.
The path to customer transformation
- The task
- Our approach
- The added value
Strategically safeguarding international transactions
The client was on the verge of acquiring a foreign general and accident insurer.
Key issues needed to be clarified regarding risks, potential synergies, the appropriate purchase price and the swift integration into the wider group. The task was particularly complex as the target company operated in 15 countries, various regulatory authorities were involved, and there were only twelve months available for the integration.
Coordinated globally. Rooted locally.
KPMG assembled an international transaction team, analysed over 5,000 documents and worked closely with around 80 project stakeholders on the client side. Regulatory expertise was pooled across 15 countries. The project was supported by a bespoke communication tool that ensured transparency, sped up coordination and made interim results readily available.
A successful transaction with a lasting impact
The client was awarded the contract for the acquisition and, thanks to KPMG’s transaction expertise, was able to save around €20 million compared with the originally estimated purchase price. The integration of the target company was successfully completed within eleven months. The collaboration is set to continue – the next transaction is already in the pipeline.
How we make a difference
With our international transaction expertise, regulatory know-how and proven track record in execution, we support transformation initiatives where they are most effective – in strategic decision-making.
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