Sharper CIMs Start with Smarter Signals for European and Global Deals
Your guide to building faster, more defensible Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), tailored for deal teams operating in Europe. From uncovering overlooked risks to aligning with acquirer strategies across jurisdictions, this enhancement guide equips investment banking professionals with the insights needed to stand out and close deals confidently — all in compliance with EU data protection and regulatory standards.
What’s in the Guide
Five essential enhancements, each designed to help Associates, Analysts, and Managing Directors produce CIMs that go beyond from boilerplate and deliver strategic value in European and cross-border transactions:
Market Overview Enhancer
Learn how to move beyond generic growth curves and explain valuation shifts using credible European analyst reports, policy signals, and macro trends across the EU.
Competitive Landscape Deep Dive
Add depth to peer lists with European M&A flow, regional legal exposure, and strategic whitespace insights to help acquirers visualise opportunities in Europe.
Positioning Signal Booster
Reinforce internal claims with external validation from media coverage, sector reports, analyst sentiment, and acquirer commentary.
Risk Transparency Framework
Pre-empt late-stage deal collapse by surfacing regulatory, legal, ESG, and compliance risks — especially those specific to EU jurisdictions.
Buyer Narrative Alignment Guide
Design CIMs that resonate with buyer strategy by tracking moves from regional acquirers, public statements, and executive interviews.
LexisNexis helps investment banking professionals across Europe move beyond checklists to build CIMs that are faster, sharper, and more defensible.
