The five structural questions.
Decision gate for the five structural questions. Proceed when: The deal is structurally sound and anything you found is clearly manageable with
- Reconsider: One area creates real risk but can be addressed through terms, transition, or pricing adjustments.
- Proceed: The deal is structurally sound and anything you found is clearly manageable with specific protections.
- Walk: Multiple structural problems, or one major issue the seller will not fully disclose, fix, or protect you against.
- Reconsider: One area creates real risk but can be addressed through terms, transition, or pricing adjustments.
Surface the issues now while walking is cheap
The cost of finding a deal-killer in week two is negligible. The cost of finding it in week ten, after exclusivity, after legal fees, after senior management time, and after the seller has mentally moved on, is significant. The scan exists to prevent that.
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