ma-playbook

Guide M&A processes with due diligence, valuation, and integration frameworks.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
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Skill: ma-playbook
Source: https://github.com/tapanshah/Claude-Skills/tree/main/c-level-advisor/ma-playbook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tapanshah/Claude-Skills --skill ma-playbook-tapanshah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive framework for managing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), whether you are acquiring a company or preparing to be acquired, streamlining complex processes like due diligence, valuation, and integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual-Sided Strategy: Offers guidance for both acquirers and targets.
  • Due Diligence Checklists: Detailed checklists across financial, technical, legal, people, and market domains.
  • Valuation Approaches: Outlines common methods for valuing companies.
  • Integration Planning: Provides frameworks for post-acquisition integration.
  • Use Case: A CEO needs to evaluate a potential acquisition target. This Skill can guide them through the strategic rationale, provide a detailed due diligence checklist, and suggest valuation methods.

Quick Start

Use the ma-playbook skill to understand the key steps involved when preparing a company for acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions about ma-playbook

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

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What is included in M&A due diligence?

M&A due diligence involves comprehensive checklists across financial, technical, legal, people, and market domains to evaluate an acquisition target. It provides role-specific contributions to ensure thorough operational and strategic assessment before finalizing the deal structure.

How do I prepare my company for an acquisition?

To prepare for acquisition, use a dual-sided M&A playbook that guides target companies through strategic rationale, valuation approaches, and detailed due diligence checklists. This ensures your financial, technical, and legal frameworks are fully prepared for buyer evaluation.

What are the common methods for valuing a company during mergers and acquisitions?

Valuing a company during mergers and acquisitions requires applying standard valuation approaches outlined in an M&A playbook. These methods help determine fair market value by analyzing financial performance, market position, and operational frameworks before structuring the deal.

How do I manage post-acquisition integration?

Managing post-acquisition integration requires utilizing specific frameworks provided by an M&A playbook. These frameworks guide the merging of operations, technical systems, and people across both acquiring and target companies to achieve the original strategic rationale.

Can this M&A framework be used for both acquiring and target companies?

Yes, this M&A framework offers dual-sided strategy, providing operational frameworks and due diligence checklists for both acquiring and target companies. It guides users through deal structuring and integration regardless of their position in the transaction.

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