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If you are wanting to perform thorough due diligence for mergers and acquisitions to assess risks and opportunities and inform strategic decisions then the tools below could be useful. You can also look for tools to get other jobs done.
| Tool | How it gets the job done |
|---|---|
| BCG Matrix | The BCG Matrix helps assess which companies to buy by analyzing their market position and growth potential. |
| Bain Business Unit Strategy | This approach helps thoroughly investigate companies before buying them to make smart decisions in business deals. |
| Buy-Sell Hierarchy | This system organizes information to thoroughly investigate companies before buying or merging with them. |
| Competitive Intelligence | Researching competitors to evaluate potential business acquisitions. |
| Contingency Planning | Prepare for unexpected events to ensure thorough investigation before business mergers or acquisitions. |
| Corporate Governance | Ensure companies follow rules and make smart decisions before buying or merging with other companies. |
| Deloitte's Growth Framework | Deloitte's Growth Framework helps thoroughly investigate companies before buying them. |
| Diversification | Diversifying investments helps investigate companies before buying them. |
| Financial Modeling Software | This software helps analyze financial data to make informed decisions when companies consider merging or acquiring other businesses. |
| General Electric Matrix | The General Electric Matrix helps assess companies for potential mergers or acquisitions by evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in various areas. |
| Market Entry Strategy Framework | This framework helps thoroughly investigate companies before buying them to make smart decisions about entering new markets. |
| McKinsey's Seven Degrees of Freedom for Growth | Analyze various aspects to ensure successful business mergers and acquisitions. |
| PEST and PESTEL Analysis | PEST and PESTEL Analysis helps understand external factors impacting business decisions in mergers and acquisitions. |
| Responsible Sourcing Framework | This framework helps ensure companies investigate thoroughly before buying or merging with another company. |
| Risk Management | Identifying potential problems and evaluating financial risks before business mergers help ensure informed decision-making and prevent unexpected financial losses. |
| Risk Management Framework | The process helps investigate risks before buying companies. |
| Strategic Alliances | Investigate companies before buying them to make sure everything is as it seems. |
| Systematic Analysis | By carefully examining all aspects, it ensures thorough investigation before business mergers or acquisitions, guaranteeing informed decision-making. |