A merger blooms

The day began with a merger announcement and ended with Tony Williams hurrying through the streets of London, a big bunch of flowers in hand, still talking into a phone. It had been a very busy few weeks and a sleepless few nights for Amec's director of corporate affairs. While a merger creates new corporate relationships, it can take its toll on personal ones. So the first lesson in M&A communications for IROs is: when you're finally on your way home, don't forget the flowers. Amec is