You craft an LLM prompt to support a merger thesis. Simulation Details: Heritage Capital, established in 1995, is a mid-sized financial services firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The firm has facilitated over 200 successful mergers and acquisitions, including the notable merger of TechFusion and Innovatech in 2018, and the acquisition of GreenEnergy Solutions by EcoPower in 2020. Heritage Capital is known for its client-centric approach, utilizing advanced financial analysis tools and AI technologies to deliver precise advisory services. The firm employs generative AI models like GPT-4 and LLaMA for data processing and analysis, enabling efficient handling of complex financial data. These tools have improved decision-making accuracy and timeliness, with a 20% reduction in analysis time and a 15% increase in forecast accuracy. The company strategically integrates AI technologies into its workflow, forming partnerships with leading AI firms such as OpenAI and DeepMind. These collaborations have led to the development of proprietary machine learning algorithms that enhance predictive analytics, providing clients with actionable insights. Heritage Capital's AI integration has bolstered operational efficiency, reducing processing times by 25% and strengthening the firm's competitive advantage. In this simulation, you will assume the role of a Business Analyst at Heritage Capital. Your primary responsibility is to analyze financial data and prepare a prompt for an LLM to support the merger thesis. You will collaborate closely with Carla, the AI Specialist, who will guide you in engineering the prompt for an LLM to generate the executive summary. Your strategic tasks include reviewing the financial performance data of the two organizations and collaborating with Carla to refine the prompt. The prompt needs to be designed to process the financial data and produce a concise summary that highlights key data points supporting the merger, such as revenue growth, cost synergies, and market expansion opportunities. Your decisions and actions will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of the prompt, influencing the management team's decision-making process. - Review financial data and identify key data points such as revenue growth, cost synergies, and market expansion opportunities. - Collaborate with Carla to refine the prompt for the LLM, ensuring it effectively processes the financial data. - Ensure the prompt addresses recent market trends, regulatory changes, and cultural integration challenges. - Demonstrate your ability to leverage AI tools for financial analysis and support strategic business decisions.