ma-playbook

M&A strategy for acquiring companies or being acquired. Covers strategic rationale assessment, target screening, due diligence frameworks, valuation methodologies, deal structure, negotiation strategy, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution. Use when evaluating acquisitions, preparing to be acquired, conducting due diligence, planning integration, negotiating deal terms, or when user mentions M&A, acquisition, merger, acqui-hire, due diligence, valuation, LOI, earnout, integration, or deal structure.