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The Integration Archetype Matrix

Strategic interdependence	Low organizational autonomy	High organizational autonomy
High	Absorption: full operational, legal and cultural consolidation into the acquirer's model	Symbiosis: selective integration, bidirectional learning, a co-evolved architecture
Low	Holding: financial governance and capital allocation, minimal operational touch	Preservation: autonomous operations, a shared balance sheet, a ring-fenced culture

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What is post-merger integration? M&A operational execution, synergy capture, and governance

Post-merger integration is the systematic alignment of operating models, technology, and commercial teams to capture deal synergies after an acquisition.

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@misc{isoglu-2026-what-is-post-merger-integration-fig02,
  author = {Isoglu, Sinan},
  title = {{The Integration Archetype Matrix}},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {Table 2, isoglu.com},
  url = {https://isoglu.com/insights/exhibits/isoglu-2026-what-is-post-merger-integration-fig02/},
  note = {From the essay {What is post-merger integration? M\&A operational execution, synergy capture, and governance}}
}

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