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	DECISION MATRIX — Go / No-Go Framework
	Weighted scoring model for M&A deal evaluation. Score each criterion 1-5 (1=Poor, 5=Excellent). Blue values are editable.
	WEIGHTED SCORING MATRIX						DECISION OUTCOME
	Criterion	Weight	Score (1-5)	Wtd. Score	Commentary
	Strategic Fit	15.0%	4	0.60	[Assess alignment with corporate strategy]		Overall Weighted Score:	3.34
	Financial Returns (IRR/NPV)	15.0%	3	0.45	[Link to probability-weighted NPV & IRR]
	Synergy Achievability	12.0%	3	0.36	[Evaluate realism of synergy targets]		Recommendation:	CONDITIONAL GO
	Market Position Enhancement	10.0%	4	0.40	[Market share / competitive dynamics]
	Cultural Compatibility	8.0%	3	0.24	[Org culture alignment assessment]		SCORING GUIDE
	Integration Complexity	8.0%	2	0.16	[IT systems, operations, HR integration]		4.0 - 5.0	STRONG GO	Proceed with deal
	Regulatory Risk	7.0%	4	0.28	[Antitrust, sector-specific regulations]		3.5 - 3.9	GO	Proceed with caution
	Management Quality	6.0%	3	0.18	[Retention, depth, succession planning]		3.0 - 3.4	CONDITIONAL GO	Negotiate better terms
	Technology / IP Value	6.0%	4	0.24	[Patents, trade secrets, R&D pipeline]		2.5 - 2.9	FURTHER REVIEW	Reassess assumptions
	Customer Base Quality	5.0%	3	0.15	[Concentration, loyalty, contracts]		Below 2.5	NO-GO	Walk away from deal
	Financing Feasibility	4.0%	4	0.16	[Debt capacity, rating impact]
	Downside Protection	4.0%	3	0.12	[Asset backing, contractual protections]		FINANCIAL HURDLE CHECKS
	TOTAL	100.0%		3.34			Hurdle	Result	Status
	Weight Check	OK	Max Score:	5.00			Expected NPV > 0	$521	PASS
			Score %:	66.8%			Expected IRR > WACC	-3.9%	FAIL
							Expected MOIC > 1.0x	0.84x	FAIL
							Prob. Positive NPV > 50%	25.0%	FAIL
	Note: Score each criterion 1-5 (blue values). Weights should sum to 100%. Decision thresholds can be customized. Financial hurdles link to Probability Weighting sheet.						Risk/Reward > 1.0x	2.24x	PASS
							Weights Sum = 100%	100.0%	PASS
							Hurdles Passed	3 of 6	REVIEW NEEDED