buy-side

Filter acquisition targets and run DCF, comps, precedent transactions, and LBO valuations.

2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill buy-side
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Skill: buy-side
Source: https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack/tree/main/skills/buy-side
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill buy-side

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The buy-side process for corporate development is complex and time-consuming; this skill provides a structured, repeatable framework to identify, evaluate, and structure acquisitions to maximize value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Target screening and shortlisting: Filter a broad target universe to 3-5 high-potential targets based on strategic fit, financials, and deal feasibility.
  • Standalone valuation and synergy modeling: Perform DCF, comps, precedent transactions, and LBO analyses; quantify potential cost and revenue synergies and model integration outcomes.
  • Due diligence framework and integration planning: Establish financial, commercial, operational, legal, and tax diligence playbooks; define pre-close integration activities and 100-day plans to capture planned synergies.
  • Use Case: A corporate development team identifies eight targets, narrows to three, and builds a preliminary offer strategy with a synergy map and integration plan.

Quick Start

Provide a target universe and run through a complete buy-side evaluation to generate a short-list and an initial valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions about buy-side

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I screen and shortlist acquisition targets for buy-side M&A?

To screen acquisition targets for buy-side M&A, filter a broad target universe down to 3-5 high-potential candidates based on strategic fit, financials, and deal feasibility to establish a focused shortlist.

What valuation methods can I use for standalone target assessment in corporate development?

For standalone valuation in corporate development, you can apply four methods: DCF, comps, precedent transactions, and LBO analyses to accurately evaluate the baseline worth of acquisition targets.

How do I quantify cost and revenue synergies when modeling an acquisition?

To quantify cost and revenue synergies during acquisition modeling, identify operational overlaps and cross-selling opportunities, then map these integration outcomes to project accurate value creation.

What does a comprehensive due diligence framework for M&A include?

A comprehensive M&A due diligence framework includes establishing structured playbooks across financial, commercial, operational, legal, and tax diligence domains to assess target risks and validate assumptions.

How do I plan integration activities and capture synergies post-close in an acquisition?

To plan integration activities and capture synergies post-close, define pre-close operational steps and execute a 100-day integration plan designed to realize the projected cost and revenue synergies.

Can I generate a preliminary offer strategy and negotiation guidance for a shortlisted target?

Yes, you can generate a preliminary offer strategy and negotiation guidance for shortlisted targets by combining the standalone valuation results, synergy models, and structured due diligence findings.