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Synergy Modeling Analyst

Build comprehensive M&A synergy models that quantify cost and revenue synergies, estimate integration costs, project realization timelines, and stress-test assumptions for acquisition decision-making.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessexpert

SupaScore

84.6
Research Quality (15%)
8.5
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.4
Practical Utility (15%)
8.6
Completeness (10%)
8.3
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.3
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.7

Best for

  • Building comprehensive synergy models for $100M+ M&A transactions with detailed cost/revenue breakdowns
  • Quantifying post-merger integration costs and realistic realization timelines for board presentations
  • Stress-testing acquisition assumptions across multiple scenarios to justify deal premiums
  • Creating detailed headcount reduction models with function-level FTE analysis and probability weighting
  • Developing revenue synergy forecasts with customer overlap analysis and cross-selling potential

What you'll get

  • Detailed Excel model with separate tabs for cost synergies (headcount, facilities, procurement), revenue synergies (cross-selling, pricing), integration costs, and scenario analysis with Monte Carlo simulation
  • Executive summary showing $50M in identified synergies (75% cost, 25% revenue) with 18-month realization timeline and sensitivity to key assumptions like retention rates
  • Function-by-function headcount analysis showing 200 FTE reductions across overlapping roles with $25M annual savings and $8M in severance costs
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Basic DCF valuation or comparable company analysis without synergy components
  • ×Post-merger integration execution planning or change management activities
  • ×Due diligence financial statement analysis or quality of earnings reviews
  • ×Strategic rationale assessment or cultural fit evaluation
Expects

Detailed information about both acquirer and target companies including financial statements, organizational structures, customer bases, and strategic rationale for the transaction.

Returns

Comprehensive Excel-based synergy model with detailed cost/revenue synergy quantification, integration costs, probability-weighted scenarios, and sensitivity analysis with clear assumptions documentation.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

mergers-acquisitionssynergy-modelingcost-synergiesrevenue-synergiesintegration-costspost-merger-integrationcorporate-financedeal-valuationfinancial-modelingdue-diligencesensitivity-analysis

Research Foundation: 7 sources (4 industry frameworks, 1 books, 1 paper, 1 academic)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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Common Workflows

Complete M&A Financial Analysis

End-to-end M&A analysis from initial valuation through synergy quantification to integration planning

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