The document outlines a structured approach to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that includes a rigorous process model and over 250 toolkits and templates. It emphasizes the importance of applying best practices to improve the success rate of acquisitions, as many fail to deliver on their business cases. The model provides easy access to information tailored by role, ensuring that stakeholders have the necessary guidance and resources throughout the M&A process.

1. Acquisition Solutions Ltd
Mergers & Acquisitions Process Model
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2. Delivering shareholder value through M&A Processes
What the process delivers
 A consistent and rigorous
approach to undertaking M&A
activity.
 Clearly documented processes
for each key phase and work
stream
 Over 250 toolkits, templates and
example documents from live
acquisition projects
An Integrated Approach
 Access to documented ‘wisdom’
from experienced practitioners for
each of these key steps.
Why invest in M&A Processes?
 Tasks viewable by role
• 90% of acquisitions fail to deliver business case
 Step by step guidance or a useful
• Over 50% of all acquisitions actively destroy
shareholder value resource base.
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3. Apply a structured approach to your M&A activity
Target Search & Transaction Integration
Process Groups
Selection Execution
Processes • Establish the Strategic • Project Management • Strategy
Context • Programme Design
• Identification of Key
• Initial Identification & Risks • Programme
Screening
• Due Diligence Management
• Target Profiling • Risks
• Target Valuation
• Target Selection • Stakeholders
• Investment Papers
• Target Contact • Communications
• Finalise the Deal
• Culture
• Organisation Design
Stages
Roles
Tasks
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4. Easy access to the information that is relevant to you
Simple Navigation
Web Access
Stage by stage
information
Views by Role
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5. Acquisition Solutions Ltd
Contact Us:
Chris Brown, Managing Director
E: chris.brown@acquisition-solutions.co.uk
M: +44.7.717.157911