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This case is part of the ADP-GSI case series on mergers and acquisitions. This last document in the ADP-GSI series describes the outcome of the acquisition through interviews with Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and former GSI (General de Service Informatique) managers. ADP management is very pleased with the results. ADP Europe management, particularly Philippe Gluntz, has played a key role as leader and buffer between the ADP and GSI culture and operations. During Gluntz's tenure as President (1995-2001), much of the previous GSI culture and relative high level of autonomy has continued, albeit in an environment focused on growth. Gluntz's successor now has to determine if and how he should continue the autonomy.