name: merger-model description: Build accretion/dilution analysis for M&A transactions. Models pro forma EPS impact, synergy sensitivities, and purchase price allocation. Use when evaluating a potential acquisition, preparing merger consequences analysis for a pitch, or advising on deal terms. Triggers on "merger model", "accretion dilution", "M&A model", "pro forma EPS", "merger consequences", or "deal impact analysis".

Merger Model

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Inputs

Acquirer:

• Company name, current share price, shares outstanding
• LTM and NTM EPS (GAAP and adjusted)
• P/E multiple
• Pre-tax cost of debt, tax rate
• Cash on balance sheet, existing debt

Target:

• Company name, current share price, shares outstanding (if public)
• LTM and NTM EPS or net income
• Enterprise value or equity value

Deal Terms:

• Offer price per share (or premium to current)
• Consideration mix: % cash vs. % stock
• New debt raised to fund cash portion
• Expected synergies (revenue and cost) and phase-in timeline
• Transaction fees and financing costs
• Expected close date

Step 2: Purchase Price Analysis

Item Value Offer price per share Premium to current Equity value Plus: net debt assumed Enterprise value EV / EBITDA implied P/E implied

Step 3: Sources & Uses

Sources $ Uses $ New debt Equity purchase price Cash on hand Refinance target debt New equity issued Transaction fees Financing fees Total Total

Step 4: Pro Forma EPS (Accretion / Dilution)

Calculate year-by-year (Year 1-3):

Standalone Pro Forma Accretion/(Dilution) Acquirer net income Target net income Synergies (after tax) Foregone interest on cash (after tax) New debt interest (after tax) Intangible amortization (after tax) Pro forma net income Pro forma shares Pro forma EPS Accretion / (Dilution) %

Step 5: Sensitivity Analysis

Accretion/Dilution vs. Synergies and Offer Premium:

$0M syn $25M syn $50M syn $75M syn $100M syn 15% premium 20% premium 25% premium 30% premium

Accretion/Dilution vs. Cash/Stock Mix:

100% cash 75/25 50/50 25/75 100% stock Year 1 Year 2

Step 6: Breakeven Synergies

Calculate the minimum synergies needed for the deal to be EPS-neutral in Year 1.

Step 7: Output

• Excel workbook with:
  • Assumptions tab
  • Sources & uses
  • Pro forma income statement
  • Accretion/dilution summary
  • Sensitivity tables
  • Breakeven analysis
• One-page merger consequences summary for pitch book

Important Notes

• Always show both GAAP and adjusted (cash) EPS where relevant
• Stock deals: use acquirer's current price for exchange ratio, note dilution from new shares
• Include purchase price allocation — goodwill and intangible amortization matter for GAAP EPS
• Synergy phase-in is critical — Year 1 is often only 25-50% of run-rate synergies
• Don't forget foregone interest income on cash used and new interest expense on debt raised
• Tax rate on synergies and interest adjustments should match the acquirer's marginal rate