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M&A Integration

The Profitability of People-First M&A Integration

An interactive data report on why employee retention during post-acquisition integration directly drives client retention, revenue stability, and long-term deal profitability across IT services, HVAC, electrical, and trades businesses.

April 2026 12 min read Interactive Report
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1.5–2.0x
Replacement cost multiplier
40%
Client churn risk after tech departure
+25%
Salary premium for replacement hires

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