M&A Planning in 2025: Crafting the Winning Narrative for Maximum Value | M&A Masterclass Moment

In this Masterclass excerpt, Paul Giannamore walks you through the critical pre-planning phase of an M&A process—and explains why no plan survives contact with the market, but planning is still everything.

Continuing the story of the $200M sale of Nomor AB, Paul reveals how he builds out a formal M&A strategy: researching buyer behavior, anticipating negotiation scenarios, and setting a North Star valuation that aims beyond what the market expects. It’s not about predicting the future—it's about preparing to win.

🔹 Why you should create a plan even if it won’t go perfectly
🔹 How “price” in M&A is subjective and narrative-driven
🔹 What tools like the SIM (Confidential Information Memo) actually do
🔹 Why planning lets you push price higher during the deal
🔹 What a North Star valuation looks like—and why it matters

This is essential insight for business owners preparing for an exit or M&A professionals refining their process strategy.

Paul Giannamore is a leading expert in Sell-Side M&A, known for helping business owners maximize their outcomes through disciplined, hands-on strategy and world-class deal execution.

To reach Paul Giannamore:
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Directed, Produced, and Filmed by Dylan Seals of
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Timestamps:
00:00 – From Understanding the Asset to Building the Buyer Pool
00:20 – Researching Buyer Behavior and Deal History
00:40 – The Importance of Creating a Formal M&A Plan
01:00 – No Plan Survives Contact… But Planning Is Everything
01:20 – M&A Is Emotional: A Plan Keeps You Grounded
01:38 – Price Is Subjective—It’s Set at the Table
01:56 – Using Narrative and Leverage to Drive Valuation
02:18 – What Is a SIM and Why It Matters
02:38 – Putting the Pieces Together: SIM + Buyer Research + Valuation Target
03:04 – Aspirational Targets: From Valuation Range to North Star
03:23 – The Kid Mentality: Cake, Candy, No Broccoli
03:42 – Setting the Valuation Range at 1.8–2.0B SEK
04:04 – Pushing Beyond That: The Plan Takes Shape

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