People as a strategic value lever

omegaconsulting accompanied numerous M&A transactions in 2025 – with a clear focus on the company value of people. The long-term success of a deal is not only determined by numbers, but also by personnel, culture and knowledge.

Key insights for 2026:

• HR due diligence makes people risks visible at an early stage and secures the purchase price and deal structure.
• Culture fit, key person risks and remuneration must be an integral part of the audit.
• Integration is the stress test: clear objectives, transparent communication and structured PMI management are crucial.
• Knowledge transfer and retention secure experience and networks – especially in the SME sector.
• Professional HR integration reduces risks and increases the probability of success.

“M&A starts with numbers – it is realized by people,” emphasizes Jean-Claude Baumer, Managing Director of omegaconsulting GmbH.

We look forward to another successful year of cooperation with our Unternehmenswert Mensch competence team:

Stefanie Hadersdorfer
Susanne Koerber-Wilhelm
Susanne Lücke

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