Deal Tracker
Workflow
Step 1: Deal Setup
For each deal, capture:
- Deal name / code name: Project [Name]
- Client: Seller or buyer name
- Deal type: Sell-side, buy-side, financing, restructuring
- Role: Lead advisor, co-advisor, fairness opinion
- Deal size: Expected enterprise value
- Stage: Pre-mandate → Engaged → Marketing → IOI → Diligence → Final bids → Signing → Close
- Team: MD, VP, Associate, Analyst assigned
- Key dates: Engagement date, CIM distribution, IOI deadline, management meetings, final bid deadline, target close
Step 2: Milestone Tracking
Track key milestones per deal:
| Milestone | Target Date | Actual Date | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement letter signed | ||||
| CIM / teaser drafted | ||||
| Buyer list approved | ||||
| Teaser distributed | ||||
| NDA execution | ||||
| CIM distributed | ||||
| IOI deadline | ||||
| IOIs received / reviewed | ||||
| Shortlist selected | ||||
| Management meetings | ||||
| Data room opened | ||||
| Final bid deadline | ||||
| Bids received / reviewed | ||||
| Exclusivity granted | … |
