Strategic Transactions & Capital Markets
11 checklists covering M&A, VC fundraising, IPO, roadshow, investor relations, crisis management, SEC filings, and more.
Strategic Acquisition Target Screening & Evaluation Checklist
Acquisition criteria definition (revenue range, margin profile, geographic presence, capability gaps, cultural fit), target universe building and long-list development, preliminary financial screening (public filings,…
Launch checklist →VC Fundraising & Term Sheet Negotiation Checklist
Data room preparation and organization (financials, metrics, legal, team, product), financial model stress testing across scenarios, unit economics documentation (CAC, LTV, payback, gross margin…
Launch checklist →Bank Moratorium & Debt Restructuring Negotiation Checklist
Liquidity crisis documentation and root cause analysis, 13-week cash flow forecast preparation with weekly granularity, lender group identification and intercreditor dynamics mapping, standstill agreement…
Launch checklist →PE Board Presentation & Sponsor Reporting Checklist
Monthly and quarterly reporting package assembly to sponsor specifications, EBITDA bridge analysis (budget to actual, prior year to current, with detailed add-back documentation and…
Launch checklist →IPO Filing & S-1 Preparation Checklist
SEC registration statement (Form S-1) drafting timeline and workstream assignments, three-year audited financial statement preparation by PCAOB-registered auditor, MD&A narrative development (trends, liquidity, capital…
Launch checklist →IPO Roadshow & Pricing Checklist
Roadshow presentation development and design, management presentation script and delivery coaching, Q&A preparation (bear case questions, competitive positioning, guidance philosophy), investor targeting strategy (anchor…
Launch checklist →Investor Relations Program Setup & Ongoing Checklist
IR website launch (SEC filings, press releases, governance documents, stock information, events calendar), quarterly earnings call preparation (script drafting, Q&A anticipation, supporting materials), financial…
Launch checklist →Public Relations & Financial Communications Checklist
Media relations strategy development and key journalist relationship building, spokesperson designation and media training program, press release drafting process and multi-level approval workflow, earnings…
Launch checklist →Crisis Management & Emergency CFO Response Checklist
Crisis classification framework (financial distress, operational failure, reputational damage, regulatory enforcement, cybersecurity breach, natural disaster), war room activation protocol and team mobilization, stakeholder communication…
Launch checklist →10-K Annual Report Filing Checklist
Filing deadline tracking by filer category (60 days for large accelerated, 75 days for accelerated, 90 days for non-accelerated), audited financial statement finalization and…
Launch checklist →10-Q Quarterly Filing Checklist
Interim financial statement preparation (unaudited, with appropriate quarterly disclosures), quarterly review engagement with external auditor (SAS 100 / PCAOB AS 4105), MD&A update reflecting…
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