sell-side

Manage sell-side M&A workflows from engagement to closing.

2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill sell-side
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sell-side
Source: https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack/tree/main/skills/sell-side
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill sell-side

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Full sell-side M&A process execution from engagement kickoff through closing. Activate when the user mentions sell-side, auction process, teaser, CIM, confidential information memorandum, buyer universe, buyer list, IOI, indication of interest, LOI, letter of intent, definitive agreement, bid evaluation, fairness opinion, management presentation, data room, process letter, sell-side mandate, sale process, competitive auction, go-shop, market check, or asks for help running a sale process, evaluating bids, or preparing board materials for a proposed transaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end process management from teaser to closing, including materials, diligence, and governance.
  • Buyer universe mapping, CIM/teaser drafting, data room management, bid evaluation, and LOI negotiation.
  • Board-ready materials and playbooks to maintain confidentiality and drive competitive tension.

Quick Start

Provide a confidential target profile and run an end-to-end sale process from teaser to LOI.

Frequently Asked Questions about sell-side

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run an end-to-end sell-side M&A process from engagement to closing?

To run a sell-side M&A process, you map the workflow from engagement to closing using structured playbooks for teaser drafting, buyer universe mapping, CIM preparation, data room governance, and LOI negotiation to drive deal certainty.

What is a sell-side M&A auction process and how do I manage competitive tension?

A sell-side M&A auction process uses structured process letters, bid evaluations, and confidentiality governance to maintain competitive tension among buyers, yielding board-ready recommendations and higher deal certainty.

How do I prepare board-ready materials for evaluating IOIs and LOIs in a sale process?

You prepare board-ready materials for a sale process by applying governance checks to evaluate indications of interest and letters of intent, mapping bid evaluations against the buyer universe to drive definitive agreement recommendations.

Can I use this to manage data room governance and confidential information memorandums?

Yes, you can manage data room governance and confidential information memorandums by applying structured templates and confidentiality protocols throughout the sell-side workflow to maintain competitive tension and protect sensitive target profiles.

What do I need to provide to start a sell-side mandate and go-shop market check?

To start a sell-side mandate and go-shop market check, you need to provide a confidential target profile, which initiates the end-to-end workflow from teaser and CIM drafting through buyer universe mapping to LOI negotiation.

When should I not use a structured sell-side playbook for an M&A transaction?

You should avoid a structured sell-side playbook if your M&A transaction lacks a defined buyer universe or requires no competitive auction process, as the workflow relies on maintaining competitive tension through governance checks and process letters.