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Understand the Market
Establish a clear picture of the market size, growth, and regional dynamics
- Analyze market growth rates, customer needs, and future developments to identify opportunities.
- Evaluate historical growth trends and 12-month forecasts to identify expanding or contracting markets.
- Assess how market trends align with the acquisition's objectives.

Assess the Competitive Landscape
Identify key players and understand their market positions.
- Map out market share for competitors within target categories and regions.
- Highlight dominant players and assess their performance trends.
- Identify fast-rising or declining competitors and potential disruptors.
- Evaluate competition intensity in branded vs. non-branded markets to assess entry barriers.

Brand Development
Evaluate the target company’s brand value and positioning.
- Assess brand identity, customer perception, and overall brand equity.
- Compare brand positioning and performance to competitors using metrics like Share of Search.
- Determine the alignment of the brand with the acquiring company's portfolio and objectives.

Brand Associations
Analyze how customers perceive and associate the target company’s brand.
- Identify which products or categories are strongly associated with the brand.
- Track changes in brand associations over time to understand trends.
- Evaluate regional differences in brand perception to identify strengths and gaps.
Prioritize M&A Opportunities with a Strategic Framework
Market Attractiveness: Rank acquisition targets based on market size, growth potential, and regional dynamics.
Competitive Positioning: Evaluate industry concentration, competitive intensity, and potential disruptors.
Strategic Fit: Align acquisition opportunities with brand positioning, synergies, and long-term objectives.
Actionable Insights: Focus resources on high-potential deals, mitigate risks, and maximize value creation.
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Rob Lankveld
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