deal-structuring

Evaluate cash, stock, and earn-out structures for M&A deals.

2|1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Skill: deal-structuring
Source: https://github.com/brainbytes-dev/everything-claude-finance/tree/main/skills/investment-banking/deal-structuring
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structuring M&A deals is complex and requires selecting the optimal form of consideration, balancing tax and governance implications, and ensuring protections are in place. This Skill guides you through evaluating cash, stock, and mixed payment structures, and through building earn-outs and indemnities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluate deal consideration types (cash, stock, mixed) and understand value transfer and control implications
  • Model accretion/dilution, tax outcomes, and post-close adjustments
  • Design earn-outs, escrow terms, and deal-protection provisions; assess MAC clauses and integration risk

Quick Start

Compare cash, stock, and mixed consideration for a target and produce an accretion/dilution summary with tax implications.

Frequently Asked Questions about deal-structuring

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

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How do I structure an M&A deal using cash, stock, and earn-outs?

M&A deal structuring evaluates cash, stock, and mixed payment considerations to balance value transfer and control implications. The framework models earn-outs and indemnities to produce a recommended structure and pro forma summary.

What is accretion/dilution modeling in M&A transactions?

Accretion/dilution modeling measures the impact of a deal consideration type on the combined entity's earnings per share. This evaluation runs alongside tax outcomes and post-close adjustments to determine the financial viability of the proposed structure.

How do MAC clauses and escrow terms protect an M&A deal?

MAC clauses and escrow terms act as deal-protection provisions by mitigating integration risk and securing post-close adjustments. They ensure financial safeguards are in place if material adverse changes occur before the transaction closes.

What is the best way to compare cash versus stock consideration for an acquisition?

Comparing cash versus stock consideration involves evaluating value transfer, control implications, and tax outcomes for the target company. This analysis generates a structured framework recommending the optimal payment structure and pro forma summary.

Can I model tax implications and post-close adjustments for an earn-out scenario?

Yes, you can model tax implications and post-close adjustments across cash, stock, and earn-out scenarios. The evaluation produces a structured end-to-end framework that incorporates governance terms and indemnities alongside the tax outcomes.

When should I use an earn-out structure instead of a pure cash payment in M&A?

An earn-out structure is used when bridging valuation gaps and mitigating integration risk, unlike a pure cash payment which transfers immediate control. This approach designs specific escrow terms and deal-protection provisions to secure the post-close performance.