This workflow is designed to walk you through every stage of the M&A program from creating your search criteria to integrating the new organization.
For step-by-step guidance on creating, editing, managing, and running workflows, read Getting Started with Process Street: The 5 Stages of Process Building.
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Before you even begin your search for a Target company, you need to determine your strategic rationale.
Common rationales for top-performing deals include:
Use this task to document the reasons and motivations behind selecting the Target company.
Enter the details of the valuation process such as who will be leading the valuation, who your contact at the Target company will be, and details of any outside counsel you intend to consult.
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During the due diligence process, ensure you have reviewed the following documentation from the Target:
Most mergers fail as a result of a poorly executed post-merger integration process. Establishing a firm strategy for how this process will go in advance will help make sure yours runs smoothly and successfully.
Confirm that the lead for each of the teams has submitted their integration plan:
When you're ready to close, your M&A counsel will draft the final purchase and sale contracts for you to review. Once everyone has signed these contracts, the deal is closed and you have successfully acquired the Target company.
Once the merger is complete, it's important to evaluate the process to determine what - if anything - could have been done differently or improved.
These lessons should be documented for future M&A programs.
