Tools for automation of M&A strategy tasks

In the M&A strategy phase you typically find the following tasks:

• Embedded M&A Strategy

• Finding potential targets

• Processing the long and short list

• Evaluation of the fit of a target

• M&A Capability Maturity test

• Finalize and Approve Deal Proposal

So far, so good. Now let us assign different tools to the tasks. The result is shown in the next picture. Each box is a task. Within the box, you find the task name in bold. Below the task name, you will find names of tools that can be used for the task.

This is just an interim result. More tools will be added to the model.

By looking at the automatability of a task and available automation oprtions (tool), we can give an estimate of the digitization potential of the tasks in discussion as shown in the next graphics.

By adding more tools over time, we can build a map of tools and automation options for the M&A process. The result will be shown in detail in my new book “M&A strategy automation“.

The book will be available later this year. Until then, enjoy these fine books and magazines on M&A and the software business.