{"id":14113,"date":"2025-08-20T17:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/?p=14113"},"modified":"2025-08-20T18:04:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:04:33","slug":"what-do-management-consulting-services-include","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/what-do-management-consulting-services-include\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Management Consulting Services Include?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-14113\" data-postid=\"14113\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-14113 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_cdu5002 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_8afy000 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_cy4t300 image-center   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1024x683-500x333.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-14116\" title=\"What Do Management Consulting Services Include?\" alt=\"What Do Management Consulting Services Include?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1024x683-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1024x683-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include-1024x683-299x200.jpg 299w, https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-Do-Management-Consulting-Services-Include.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ji6y032   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><!-- Article schema --><br><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\n  \"headline\":\"What Does Pre-Merger Mean?\",\n  \"description\":\"Plain definition of pre-merger and pre-M&A, what the pre-merger process covers, and the usual steps before closing. 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It covers diligence, negotiation, required antitrust filings such as U.S. HSR or EU notification, financing, and Day One readiness. The goal is a clean close and a confident start. See the steps and timelines below with source links.<\/section>\n<p><br>Want a two-week pre-merger readiness review?<br><a class=\"cta wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/contact\/\">Talk to a consultant<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"definition\">What does pre-merger mean?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cPre-merger\u201d simply means before the merger. Dictionaries define it as activity that occurs prior to a merger. In practice, teams handle diligence, filings, and Day One plans during this time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/premerger\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/dictionary\/english\/pre-merger\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"process\">What is the pre-merger process?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thesis and screening.<\/strong> Align deal logic and build a target list. See <a href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/strategy\/\">strategy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NDA and data room access.<\/strong> Share the CIM and set a clean-team approach where needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Due diligence.<\/strong> Commercial, financial, tax, legal, and operational checks. <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.kpmg.com\/content\/dam\/kpmg\/pl\/pdf\/campaigns\/investment\/pl-Typical-acquistion-process.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xmemeaz6bj=\"true\" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73rlpp8zmqj=\"true\">KPMG outlines typical stages<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Term sheet and SPA drafting.<\/strong> Move from LOI to definitive terms and closing conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory filings.<\/strong> File U.S. HSR or EU merger notification when thresholds apply. See timelines below.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financing and approvals.<\/strong> Complete debt and board steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-close integration planning.<\/strong> Day One readiness across customers, people, systems, and suppliers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/communications-in-mergers-the-glue-that-holds-everything-together\" rel=\"noopener\">McKinsey on comms<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Headline stats --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-grid\" aria-label=\"Headline stats\">\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"value\">30 days<\/div>\n<div class=\"label\">Typical U.S. HSR waiting period<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"value\">25 working days<\/div>\n<div class=\"label\">EU Phase I review clock<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"value\">90 working days<\/div>\n<div class=\"label\">EU Phase II review clock<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"value\">&gt;90%<\/div>\n<div class=\"label\">EU cases cleared in Phase I<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Key numbers (source-backed) --><\/p>\n<section id=\"key-numbers\" class=\"note\" aria-label=\"Key numbers\">\n<table class=\"pro-table\"><caption><strong>Key numbers<\/strong><\/caption><colgroup> <col class=\"col-find\"> <col class=\"col-fig\"> <col class=\"col-src\"><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Finding<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Figure<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Source<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>U.S. HSR waiting period after a complete filing<\/td>\n<td>30 days (15 days for cash tender offers or certain bankruptcies)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/advice-guidance\/competition-guidance\/guide-antitrust-laws\/mergers\/premerger-notification-merger-review-process\" rel=\"noopener\">FTC overview<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/HSR-Form-Updates-FINAL-POSTED-01-02-25.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xmemeaz6bj=\"true\" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73rlpp8zmqj=\"true\">FTC 2025 HSR form notes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Second Request extends the HSR timeline<\/td>\n<td>New 30-day period after substantial compliance<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/11\/12\/2024-25024\/premerger-notification-reporting-and-waiting-period-requirements\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Register<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EU Phase I review window<\/td>\n<td>25 working days<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/mergers\/procedures_en\" rel=\"noopener\">European Commission<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EU Phase II review window<\/td>\n<td>90 working days, with possible extensions<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2021-02\/merger_control_procedures_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xmemeaz6bj=\"true\" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73rlpp8zmqj=\"true\">EC procedure PDF<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/c6785486-fc46-4b8a-bbfa-d02d0b66df09_en?filename=Module+3.+Types+of+procedures_M-procedures-manual.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xmemeaz6bj=\"true\" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73rlpp8zmqj=\"true\">EC Manual excerpt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Share of EU cases resolved in Phase I<\/td>\n<td>More than 90%<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/mergers\/procedures_en\" rel=\"noopener\">European Commission<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pre-deal diligence and early value-creation planning<\/td>\n<td>Highlighted as critical by major advisors<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/kpmg-us\/content\/dam\/kpmg\/pdf\/2024\/pre-deal-diligence-drives-pe-profits.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xmemeaz6bj=\"true\" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73rlpp8zmqj=\"true\">KPMG<\/a>.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin: .6em 0 0; font-size: .9rem;\">Timing varies by deal type, overlaps, and remedies. Always confirm current thresholds and forms with counsel.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"roles\">Where pre-merger consultants fit<\/h2>\n<p>Pre-merger consultants coordinate diligence, filings, and Day One plans. On many mandates they partner with legal and banks while a <a href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/post-merger-integration\/\">post-merger integration<\/a> team prepares customer, people, systems, and supplier steps for Day One. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/mergers-acquisitions\/\">M&amp;A services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"steps\">What are the steps of pre-merger?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Deal thesis and target list.<\/strong> Align the value case and screening rules. See <a href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/strategy\/\">strategy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NDA, data room, and Q&amp;A.<\/strong> Set clean-team rules if sensitive data is shared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diligence and valuation.<\/strong> Commercial, financial, tax, legal, and ops workstreams; iterate the model.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Term sheet and SPA.<\/strong> Lock major terms and closing conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory filings.<\/strong> File HSR in the U.S. or notify the European Commission where thresholds apply.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financing and approvals.<\/strong> Complete debt syndication and board steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day One readiness.<\/strong> Communications, service continuity, and control of cash and risk with a crisp plan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"box\" aria-label=\"CTA box\"><strong>Need a pre-merger checklist tied to your deal?<\/strong><br>We can build a two-week plan with owners, evidence, and a Day One script across customers, people, systems, and suppliers.<br><a class=\"cta wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nmsconsulting.com\/contact\/\">Request a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Does every deal require an HSR filing?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Only deals that meet HSR thresholds and tests require premerger notification and a waiting period. The FTC explains scope, fees, and thresholds on its site.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>What does EU \u201cPhase I\u201d and \u201cPhase II\u201d mean?<\/h3>\n<p>Phase I is an initial 25-working-day review after a complete filing; most cases finish here. Complex cases move to a Phase II review with a 90-working-day clock and possible extensions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.02em;\">Author and review<\/h3>\n<p>Prepared by the NMS team supporting pre-M&amp;A planning, diligence, and Day One design across sectors. Recent work includes target screening, HSR strategy, and integration playbooks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"sources\">\n<li>FTC. Premerger Notification Program overview. https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/enforcement\/premerger-notification-program<\/li>\n<li>FTC. Premerger notification and review process. https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/advice-guidance\/competition-guidance\/guide-antitrust-laws\/mergers\/premerger-notification-merger-review-process<\/li>\n<li>FTC. 2025 HSR form updates (waiting period notes). https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/HSR-Form-Updates-FINAL-POSTED-01-02-25.pdf<\/li>\n<li>Federal Register. HSR waiting period and Second Request extensions. https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/11\/12\/2024-25024\/premerger-notification-reporting-and-waiting-period-requirements<\/li>\n<li>European Commission. Merger procedures overview. https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/mergers\/procedures_en<\/li>\n<li>European Commission. Merger control procedures (Phase II timing). https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2021-02\/merger_control_procedures_en.pdf<\/li>\n<li>EC Merger Manual excerpt on deadlines and extensions. https:\/\/competition-policy.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/c6785486-fc46-4b8a-bbfa-d02d0b66df09_en?filename=Module+3.+Types+of+procedures_M-procedures-manual.pdf<\/li>\n<li>KPMG. Typical acquisition process. https:\/\/assets.kpmg.com\/content\/dam\/kpmg\/pl\/pdf\/campaigns\/investment\/pl-Typical-acquistion-process.pdf<\/li>\n<li>McKinsey. Communications in mergers. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/communications-in-mergers-the-glue-that-holds-everything-together<\/li>\n<li>MergerIntegration.com. 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