class Transaction(models.Model):
    type = models.CharField(
        choices=[
            ('sell_side', 'Sell-Side M&A'),
            ('buy_side', 'Buy-Side M&A')
        ]
    )
    target_valuation = models.DecimalField()
    tech_focus = models.BooleanField(default=True)

def execute_ma_process(
    company,
    transaction_type,
    target_timeline=180
):
    process = [
        strategic_analysis(company),
        market_positioning(company.metrics),
        valuation_modeling(
            growth_rate=company.growth,
            market_size=company.tam
        )
    ]

    strategic_buyers = identify_buyers(
        criteria={
            'tech_alignment': True,
            'culture_fit': True,
            'synergy_potential': 'high'
        }
    )

    for stage in ProcessStages:
        outcome = execute_stage(
            stage,
            company,
            strategic_buyers
        )
        
        if requires_optimization(outcome):
            refine_strategy(stage, outcome)

    return close_transaction(
        terms='optimal',
        timing=target_timeline
    )