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Pathway to Your Potential (P2YP), a leadership, talent, and diversity consultancy, formed a strategic alliance with Mercer to scale its offerings and expand client reach.
This collaboration enables P2YP to leverage Mercer’s market reach while Mercer benefits from P2YP’s niche expertise in transformational leadership programs.
Deal Rationale 
SCD Approach 
SCD Value Add 
Overview
Advisory & Preparation 6 months
Go-To-Market to Closing 9 months
Potential Buyers Approached 10
Advisors
Sell Side Lawyers Jones Day
Buy Side Lawyers Internal
Buy Side Financial Advisor Internal
Deal Rationale
P2YP sought a global partner with the right talent pool and market reach to accelerate growth and enhance IP delivery.
Mercer aimed to bolster its Leadership & Development practice with P2YP’s systemised programs and thought-leadership.
SCD Approach
Assisted in refining P2YP’s business model and positioning IP as a key value driver.
Managed a competitive bid process to identify the ideal strategic partner.
Structured the alliance agreement to balance financial and operational goals for both parties.
SCD Value Add
Developed a 3-year business plan, illustrating P2YP’s pipeline strength and growth potential.
Created a dynamic operating model to showcase scalability and client impact.
Ran a structured competitive process to secure the optimal strategic partner.
Facilitated alliance structuring with Mercer leadership, ensuring favourable terms and long-term value creation.
…Seamless in their support and highly innovative in the deal constructed to benefit all parties.
Managing Director, P2YP
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