M&A Due Diligence Tracker

Create a due diligence tracker for the following M&A transaction:

Target company: {{target_name}}
Acquirer: {{acquirer_name}}
Transaction type: {{transaction_type}}
Deal value: {{deal_value}}
Closing timeline: {{timeline}}

Develop:
1. Comprehensive due diligence work streams (legal, financial, operational, tax, IP, environmental, HR, regulatory)
2. Key documents to request from target
3. Critical issues to investigate for each stream
4. Risk flagging matrix with severity ratings
5. Sign-off procedures and deadlines
6. Issue management and escalation protocol
7. Integration plan items contingent on due diligence findings