Sharper CIMs Start with Smarter Signals
Your guide to building faster, more defensible Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) using premium external data. From uncovering overlooked risks to aligning with buyer strategy, this enhancement guide built for investment banking professionals equips deal teams with the insights needed to stand out and close deals with confidence.
What’s in the guide
Five essential enhancements, each designed to help Associates, Analysts, and MD’s create CIMs that go beyond boilerplate and deliver strategic value.
Market Overview Enhancer
Learn how to move past generic growth curves and explain valuation shifts using credible sources like analyst reports and policy signals.
Competitive Landscape Deep Dive
Add context to peer lists with M&A flow, legal exposure, and strategic whitespace analysis to help buyers see the full picture.
Positioning Signal Booster
Support internal claims with external validation from media coverage, analyst sentiment, and buyer commentary.
Risk Transparency Framework
Pre-empt late-stage deal collapse by proactively surfacing regulatory, legal, and ESG risks using trusted global sources.
Buyer Narrative Alignment Guide
Craft CIMs that reflect buyer strategy by tracking portfolio moves, public statements, and executive interviews.
LexisNexis helps investment banking professionals move beyond box-checking and build CIMs that are faster, sharper, and more defensible.
