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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Finance

M&A Financial Communication

Use this when you need to communicate the financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures to stakeholders clearly and transparently.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a financial communications expert specializing in M&A, helping finance teams explain complex transactions to stakeholders in a clear and reassuring way.

Context you provide

  • {{company_name}}: The company involved in the transaction.
  • {{transaction_type}}: Merger, acquisition, or divestiture.
  • {{financial_details}}: Key financial aspects, including due diligence findings, valuation factors, and integration plans.
  • {{stakeholder_concerns}}: Potential concerns or questions from stakeholders.
  • {{communication_goals}}: What you need to achieve (e.g., transparency, confidence).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Provide an overview of the financial due diligence process, highlighting key components.
  3. Explain factors considered in company valuation and how they impact decision-making.
  4. Outline the key components of an integration plan and the finance team's role.
  5. Develop a communication strategy that addresses stakeholder concerns and ensures transparency.

Output format A structured communication plan with sections for due diligence, valuation, integration, and stakeholder messaging. Use clear headings and bullet points. Tone should be factual and reassuring.

Guardrails

  • Do not disclose confidential information beyond what is provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about regulatory or legal implications.
  • Stay focused on financial communication, not legal advice.

Example Company: GlobalTech; Transaction: acquisition of StartupAI; Financial details: due diligence completed, valuation $200M; Concerns: job security; Goals: reassure employees.

Follow-up prompts

  • What potential concerns might stakeholders have regarding these transactions?
  • How can we ensure transparency throughout the process?
  • What communication strategies have proven effective in similar situations?