M&A domain
M&A cases: should we buy this company?
M&A and corporate-strategy interviews test commercial judgement: is the target attractive, what synergies are real, what's it worth, and what could go wrong after the deal.
Cases you'll face
Acquisition decision
“Should a cement maker buy a rival in a new state?”
Synergy sizing
“How much could two regional dairies save by merging?”
Valuation logic
“Is 12× EBITDA a fair price for this target?”
Post-merger integration
“What should the first 100 days look like?”
What interviewers test
- ✓ Strategic fit
- ✓ Synergy realism
- ✓ Valuation basics (EBITDA, NPV)
- ✓ Risk thinking
Try this question
Our client, a leading paint company, is considering acquiring a fast-growing waterproofing start-up. Should they?
Answer it with the AI interviewerConcepts to know
M&A framework
Should we buy this company?
Synergies
Extra value created by combining two companies.
EBITDA
Operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.
Net present value (NPV)
Future cash, translated into today's money.
Sensitivity analysis
What happens to the answer if an assumption is wrong?
Porter's Five Forces
Why some industries are more profitable than others.
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