What valuation methods does the skill support?

It covers various approaches including revenue multiples, comparable transactions, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), and acqui-hire benchmarks.

Does it provide guidance on post-acquisition activities?

Yes, it includes frameworks for integration planning, specifically focusing on the critical first 100 days after a deal closes.

Is the playbook suitable for both buyers and sellers?

Absolutely. It provides distinct strategies for acquiring companies (buy-side) and preparing a business to be acquired (sell-side).

Can this skill help with technical due diligence?

Yes, it includes specific checklists for assessing code quality, architecture fit, and technical debt during the acquisition process.

M&A Strategy Playbook

Name: M&A Strategy Playbook
Author: zhangzhang-111-i

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides comprehensive frameworks and due diligence checklists for navigating the end-to-end mergers and acquisitions process.

This skill acts as a strategic advisor for corporate development, offering structured playbooks for both the buy-side and sell-side of M&A transactions. It guides users through critical phases including strategic rationale assessments, multi-domain due diligence (technical, financial, legal), and standardized valuation methodologies. Whether you are a startup preparing for an exit or a company looking to expand through acquisition, this tool provides the C-level frameworks needed to negotiate deal structures, manage integration risks, and execute 100-day post-acquisition plans.

Key Features

01Step-by-step sell-side readiness protocols for data room and advisor preparation.

02Comprehensive due diligence checklists covering financial, technical, and legal domains.

03Detailed 100-day post-acquisition integration planning and execution guides.

04Strategic 'Buy vs. Build' decision frameworks and target screening criteria.

05Standardized valuation approaches including revenue multiples and acqui-hire metrics.

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Preparing a startup for a strategic exit by organizing financials and IP documentation.

02Structuring deal terms such as earnouts, lockups, and retention packages during negotiations.

03Conducting technical and financial due diligence on a SaaS acquisition target.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zhangzhang-111-i/claude-skills111 ma-playbook

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Step-by-step sell-side readiness protocols for data room and advisor preparation.

02Comprehensive due diligence checklists covering financial, technical, and legal domains.

03Detailed 100-day post-acquisition integration planning and execution guides.

04Strategic 'Buy vs. Build' decision frameworks and target screening criteria.

05Standardized valuation approaches including revenue multiples and acqui-hire metrics.

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Preparing a startup for a strategic exit by organizing financials and IP documentation.

02Structuring deal terms such as earnouts, lockups, and retention packages during negotiations.

03Conducting technical and financial due diligence on a SaaS acquisition target.