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Every deal starts with a spreadsheet that breaks under pressure.

CFOs and finance teams evaluating acquisitions need clarity - not broken formulas. Yet most M&A deal spreadsheets collapse under scenario testing, last-minute changes, and board review. Model Reef automates financial modeling for M&A, replacing fragile logic with a connected model that keeps every assumption accurate, auditable, and ready for approval.

The hidden costs of manual M&A modeling:

  • Days lost rebuilding investment analysis spreadsheets for each new target
  • Errors that undermine valuations and slow CFO decision tools
  • Inconsistent assumptions that derail strategic financial decision-making
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Deals move fast - your models can’t afford to fall behind.

Every acquisition needs bespoke analysis, but finance teams rebuild from scratch each time - reconnecting statements, patching formulas, and validating logic under pressure. Errors appear late, when they’re most costly. Model Reef replaces this fragmented workflow with automated business acquisition modeling, consistent assumptions, and reliable linkage across valuation, funding, and integration workstreams.

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See how Model Reef transforms deal modeling from end to end.

These capabilities show how CFOs evaluate deals faster, with standardized, audit-ready logic.

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Upload target and acquirer financials directly for reliable finance team analysis.

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Model Reef links statements automatically and calculates DCF, IRR, and NPV with zero spreadsheet limitations in finance.

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Model synergy, growth, and deal-structure cases using automated scenario planning for M&A.

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A connected approach to M&A evaluation, valuation, and integration.

Model Reef unifies deal analysis across finance, strategy, and integration teams - ensuring consistent logic from screening to close.

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Import or Connect Data

Sync financials from accounting, ERP, or Excel exports for consistent financial modeling for M&A.

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Model the Transaction

Structure debt and equity, apply synergy assumptions, and build integrated forecasts using robust deal structuring software.

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Review & Present

Share investor-grade valuations and sensitivities for faster, more confident decisions.

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Accelerate diligence, reduce errors, and protect deal value.

Model Reef improves quality, speed, and defensibility across every stage of the M&A process.

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Save $75,000 per year in lost time

Cut model-build and review time by 80% using automated M&A process tools.

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Avoid $250,000 in rework

Eliminate reconciliation errors and fragmented logic with consistent business valuation spreadsheets replaced by a live engine.

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Unlock millions in protected deal value

Use reliable risk analysis for deals to avoid mispricing, integration failures, and missed synergies.

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The M&A modeling toolkit built for corporate finance teams.

These features help CFOs evaluate targets, model synergies, and deliver board-ready insights with confidence.

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Build integrated financials for target and acquirer in seconds using streamlined M&A analysis logic.

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Quantify cost and revenue synergies across multiple cases for accurate deal due diligence tools.

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Model purchase price allocations, debt, and equity mix dynamically for informed complex deal management.

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Track assumptions and changes across teams for transparent collaborative finance planning.

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Security designed for sensitive M&A data.

Model Reef safeguards high-stakes financial and deal-related information throughout the transaction cycle.

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Protects forecasts, assumptions, and transaction data in transit and at rest.

Audit-Level Tracking

Records every revision for compliant CFO workflow optimization and governance.

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Restrict access by team, workstream, or role for secure oversight.

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Questions before you start?

Here are the most common questions we get asked in demos.

Traditional M&A deal spreadsheets break the moment assumptions change or multiple stakeholders begin editing them. Model Reef replaces these fragile files with a live, governed environment where all statements remain connected automatically. Finance teams no longer spend days repairing links or recreating logic for each target. This improves accuracy and speeds up early-stage screening. CFOs gain clearer scenarios without worrying about model failure under pressure. These advantages make it a modern alternative to outdated M&A deal spreadsheets.

Financial modeling for M&A depends on consistent assumptions, integrated statements, and fast scenario iteration - all areas where spreadsheets struggle. Model Reef automates linkage across P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow, allowing teams to evaluate synergies, deal structures, and funding options instantly. This reduces rework and increases defensibility during due diligence. CFOs can test cases quickly without sacrificing accuracy. These efficiencies help companies move faster in competitive processes. The result is more reliable financial modeling for M&A.

CFOs need tools that produce consistent, defensible insights during screening, valuation, and integration. Model Reef consolidates these workflows into one environment, providing instant visibility into deal impacts on cashflow, leverage, and value creation. This prevents late-stage surprises caused by spreadsheet errors. Teams can collaborate without version drift or logic conflicts. These capabilities accelerate internal approvals and improve certainty during negotiations. Together, they form a robust set of CFO decision tools for M&A.

Finance teams evaluating acquisitions spend significant time reconciling statements and validating spreadsheet assumptions. Model Reef automates these steps so teams can focus on understanding operational drivers, risk, and synergy potential. This improves the quality of insights shared with CFOs, boards, and investment committees. Real-time updates also prevent inconsistencies that typically slow diligence. As a result, teams can evaluate more deals in less time. These efficiencies strengthen overall finance team analysis during M&A cycles.

Complex deal management often requires evaluating multiple structures, integration paths, and synergy assumptions simultaneously. Model Reef makes this easier by supporting linked scenario models that inherit consistent logic. CFOs can compare outcomes across acquisition strategies without rebuilding templates. This reduces risk and accelerates alignment across finance, strategy, and integration teams. The platform also centralises documentation for transparent review. These advantages make it ideal for complex deal management.

Investment analysis spreadsheets commonly fail under iterative stress-testing due to broken links or outdated logic. Model Reef eliminates these weaknesses by using a structured engine that recalculates instantly across all statements. This ensures IRR, NPV, and valuation outputs remain accurate throughout the M&A process. Teams no longer fix formulas before every meeting. Stakeholders gain confidence that each scenario is grounded in consistent assumptions. This dramatically reduces reliance on fragile investment analysis spreadsheets.

Scenario planning becomes more effective when teams can test changes to synergies, debt mix, pricing, and integration strategies instantly. Model Reef enables this by making every scenario inherit the same linked financial logic. CFOs can compare outcomes quickly without worrying about spreadsheet errors. This clarity helps teams identify best-fit structures and avoid value leakage. Boards and executives receive cleaner, more reliable presentations. These capabilities result in stronger scenario planning for M&A.

Strategic decisions require accurate models, consistent assumptions, and clarity across teams. Model Reef provides this by centralising the entire M&A workflow - from initial screening to integration forecasting. CFOs gain a unified view of value drivers, funding needs, and risk exposures. This reduces delays and eliminates conflicting outputs from multiple spreadsheet versions. Executives can evaluate long-term impacts with confidence. These strengths position Model Reef as a powerful engine for strategic financial decision-making in M&A.
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