ma-playbook

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the complexities of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), whether you are the acquiring company or the target. It addresses key stages from initial strategy and due diligence to valuation, negotiation, and post-merger integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Strategic M&A Guidance: Offers decision-making support for "build vs. buy" scenarios and clarifies acquisition objectives (talent, product, market).
• Due Diligence Checklists: Provides detailed questions and risk flags across financial, technical, legal, HR, market, and customer domains.
• Valuation Methods: Outlines common valuation approaches like revenue multiples, comparable transactions, and discounted cash flow.
• Integration Planning: References a detailed integration playbook for post-acquisition execution.
• Negotiation Points: Highlights critical terms and considerations for both acquirers and targets.
• Use Case: A CEO considering acquiring a smaller competitor can use this Skill to systematically evaluate the target company, understand valuation drivers, and prepare for negotiations and integration.

Quick Start

Use the ma-playbook skill to assess the key risks for an acquisition target based on the provided due diligence checklist.