Structured Integration increases enterprise value by 50%
Following a private‑equity sale, Boldr Futures built a 90-day integration playbook that aligned three acquired companies in eighteen months, added 175% revenue at the same operating margin, increased Fair Market Value by 250% (not including debt), and increased Enterprise Value (EV) by 50% (including debt).
The PE sponsor closed three acquisitions in eighteen months to create a national final‑mile platform.
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Distinct Systems
Each target arrived with its own technology stack, HR policies, and culture.
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Integration Risk
Estimated integration timelines of 1 to 2 years for each acquisition would lead to synergies not being fully realized for three to four years, leaving the company exposed to significant financial risk.
our approach: Reveal
Distinct Teams and Systems
A cross‑site assessment exposed 4 distinct teams and systems for each brand—TMS, payroll, accounting, HR policies, and conflicting leadership objectives.
Initial Valuation
Initially, the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the platform company was $20MM, and the combined FMV of all 4 companies was $40MM — distinct brands, fragmented operations, limited synergies.
Potential value
Analysis revealed a potential valuation of $70MM post-integration. The real value lay in fully unifying all back-end systems, administrative processes, cultures, and realizing operational and geographic synergies.
our approach: Reimagine
90-Day Integration Playbook
Boldr Futures arrived with a 90-Day Acquisition Integration Playbook covering system migrations, communication cadence, and project methodology.
Leadership Summit
Facilitated a two‑day leadership summit; executives discarded individual mission statements and drafted a single, company‑wide vision.
Software Ecosystem Selection
Selected one software ecosystem; established strict sunset dates and accountability for data migration.
"One‑Logistics OS" Launch
Launched "One‑Logistics OS": weekly cross‑site stand‑ups, shared KPI dashboards, and an open‑channel executive Q&A with sub‑hour response expectations.
Our Approach: rise
disciplined process
Management rituals established a consistent operating rhythm across the organization
Integration Speed
1-2 years → 3 months per deal
Leadership Alignment
Leadership worked in lockstep toward co-authored goals
Revenue rose from $30MM to $80 in 2 years - $41MM from acquisitions and $9MM organic
Risk Resilience
3 playbook checkpoints reduced total integration timeline 63% from 4 years to 18 months
Strategic Clarity
Unified culture cascaded across sites; employees saw clear line‑of‑sight between their roles and the shared mission.
Operational Independence
A unified operating system supported by documentation and training created operational resilience and improved service
The outcome
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Months
Integration cycle time fell from 1-2 years to 3 months; using internal staff, in-house expertise was developed & integration costs were effectively zero.
+175%
Revenue Growth
Revenue grew +175% in 2 fiscal years, while SG&A remained flat; EBITDA margin held at 10%. Customers took note of expanded capabilities.
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Turnover Rate
Exceptional company culture and shared vision resulted in acquisition-related turnover of only 5%, far below expectations of >15%.
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integration Value
The value of the combined organization was 50% higher than the combined value of separate organization (from $20MM to $30MM including debt).
+250%
Top line value
The platform company went from a $20MM valuation to $70MM valuation (excluding debt).
Geographic and administrative synergies streamlined core processes and enabled expansion of new and existing customers.
Next Step
Is growth by acquisition on your agenda?
If growth by acquisition is on your agenda, let's ensure the integration strengthens, rather than dilutes, enterprise value.
Are you concerned about integration timelines?
Our 90-day integration playbook can help you reduce integration time by up to 75%, allowing you to realize synergies faster.
Do you want to maintain culture through acquisitions?
Our approach helps reduce acquisition-related turnover to as low as 5%, far below industry expectations of over 20%.
Ready to maximize your enterprise value?
Book a Legacy Readiness call to discover how our structured integration approach can help you achieve up to 60% valuation uplift.