Alignment for M&A Readiness
M&A deals fall apart (or get heavily discounted) not because of weak products, but because of what buyers find under the hood.
We help founders and leadership teams align internally before the deal - so the company looks as strong inside as it does outside.
When this becomes critical
This offering is designed for companies that are:
→ Preparing for strategic acquisition or looking to attract buyers
→ Consolidating multiple units or brands before going to market
→ Facing misalignment between product, delivery, and go-to-market teams
→ Struggling to articulate or defend their internal operating model to acquirers
→ Under investor pressure to tighten execution before a liquidity event
The problems we solve
→ Leaders not aligned on core strategic narrative or value story
→ Siloed operations, unclear accountabilities, and inconsistent execution
→ Redundant roles and decisions that confuse diligence teams
→ Cultural disconnects that make integration risky and slow
What we do
We help you clean up the inside of the company - strategically, structurally, and operationally - so your M&A story holds up under scrutiny.
→ Align leadership on value narrative and go-forward structure
→ Redesign decision rights, org charts, and execution processes
→ Surface and resolve hidden gaps that slow due diligence
→ Help prepare leadership to show up as one team - not a divided room
This isn’t about polishing your pitch deck. This is about ensuring acquirers see a company that’s already ready to be integrated.
How we work
Phase 1: Diagnose (4 - 6 weeks)
Deep-dive interviews, org and process review
→ Surface friction points across leadership, strategy, and operations
Phase 2: Align and Restructure (8 - 12 weeks)
Leadership workshops to align on strategic posture and operating model
→ Map clear roles, resolve overlaps, build pre-deal accountability structure
Phase 3: Embed and Sustain (6 - 8 months: Build - Operate - Transfer)
We help you install systems that give buyers confidence - and teams clarity.
Strategic Story and Leadership Readiness
→ A shared narrative, ownership map, and team posture aligned to the deal vision
Operating Cadence
→ Decision-making, cross-functional alignment, and issue resolution processes that signal maturity
Org Design Clean-Up
→ Clarified roles, reporting, and execution flow that make integration easier and reduce post-acquisition risk
We build it with your team, run the system for a period, then hand it back with full handover.
Why this matters
Buyers aren’t just buying for what you do today. They’re buying your ability to execute at scale, integrate quickly, and preserve value through change.
Without alignment:
→ Diligence drags and erodes valuation
→ Acquirers flag cultural and execution risk
→ Deal teams sense fragility and hesitation
→ Internal politics get exposed during the process
Being ready for M&A isn’t about being perfect - it’s about being clean, aligned, and confident.
What clients say
" ABD was instrumental in refining our thought process and creating alignment and convergence amongst the leadership team. ABD is now our sounding board and implementation partner for building scalable processes and building a culture where people can perform their best at work and become a better version of themselves. They helped us tighten up our story, our structure, and our team"
Girish Shilamkar
CEO, InfraCloud Technologies
Let’s Talk
If you’re preparing for M&A - or you know buyers are circling - we’ll help you get your house in order. No gaps. No mess. Just a company that’s ready to be bought.
You can book a 30 minute free consultation or write to us at sirisha@alignbydesign.in