About china-value-creation-plan
A skill for building post-investment value creation plans for China-focused A-share portfolio companies. It guides investment and operations teams through baseline assessment, China-specific initiatives, a three-year roadmap, financial impact modeling, and governance.
Key features
- 01Baseline and peer-gap assessment
- 02China-focused value levers
- 03100-day action plan
- 04Three-year value roadmap
- 05Financial impact and EBITDA models
- 06KPI and governance monitoring
Use cases
- 01Plan the first 100 days after acquisition
- 02Map three years of portfolio-company initiatives
- 03Estimate revenue, margin, and deleveraging impact
- 04Set post-investment KPIs and governance
MCP support
The README identifies iFind MCP and AkShare MCP as data sources for valuation, financial baselines, and peer data. An environment variable controls source preference.
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ jwangkun/ claude-for-financial-services-cn --skill china-value-creation-planAfter installing, type/china-value-creation-planin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMEchina-value-creation-plan
Purpose
Develop A股投后价值提升计划 — structured value creation roadmaps for China-focused portfolio companies.
Data Sources
Primary: iFind MCP (Tier-1 付费) / AkShare MCP (Tier-2 免费备选)
get_quote(ticker) → Current valuation
get_financials(ticker, "income") → Financial baseline
get_industry_stocks(industry="...") → Peer benchmarks
Secondary Sources
- 巨潮 — company filings
- 券商研报 — sector analysis
- Wind / Choice — operational data
Workflow
Step 1: Baseline Assessment
Current state analysis:
| Dimension | Current State | Gap to Best-in-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | [X%] | [X%] |
| Gross margin | [X%] | [X%] |
| EBITDA margin | [X%] | [X%] |
| ROE | [X%] | [X%] |
| Working capital | [X days] | [X days] |
| Capex efficiency | [X% of rev] | [X% of rev] |
Step 2: Identify Value Creation Levers
Standard levers (adapted for China):
| Lever | Description | Typical Impact | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 营收增长 | Organic growth acceleration | 20-50% revenue uplift | 12-36 months |
| 毛利率优化 | Pricing, mix, cost reduction | 300-800 bps | 6-18 months |
| 运营效率 | Working capital, OpEx | 100-300 bps margin | 6-18 months |
| 渠道拓展 | New channels, geographies | 15-30% revenue | 12-24 months |
| 并购整合 | Add-on acquisitions | 20-50% value | 12-36 months |
| 成本优化 | Headcount, procurement | 10-20% OpEx | 6-12 months |
| 数字化 | Digital transformation | 20-40% efficiency | 12-36 months |
| 品牌升级 | Premium positioning | 10-20% pricing | 12-24 months |
| 国际化 | Overseas expansion | New growth vector | 24-48 months |
| 资本运作 | Refinancing, restructuring | Cost savings | 6-12 months |
Step 3: 100-Day Plan
First 100 days post-close:
| Week | Priority | Action | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Management alignment | Management calls, strategy session | Aligned priorities |
| 3-4 | Financial deep dive | Detailed financial analysis | Identified quick wins |
| 5-8 | Operational assessment | Site visits, process review | Improvement roadmap |
| 9-12 | Quick wins execution | Low-hanging fruit | Early wins, momentum |
Quick wins (high impact, low effort):
- Working capital optimization
- Non-core asset disposal
- Supplier renegotiation
- Pricing optimization
- Headcount rationalization
Step 4: 3-Year Value Creation Roadmap
Year 1: Foundation
| Quarter | Focus | Key Initiatives |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Stabilize | Management retention, quick wins |
| Q2 | Optimize | Cost reduction, working capital |
| Q3 | Grow | Revenue acceleration, new products |
| Q4 | Review | Progress check, plan adjustment |
Year 2: Acceleration
| Quarter | Focus | Key Initiatives |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Scale | Channel expansion, capacity |
| Q2 | Innovate | R&D investment, new products |
| Q3 | Expand | Geographic / segment expansion |
| Q4 | Consolidate | M&A, integration |
Year 3: Exit Preparation
| Quarter | Focus | Key Initiatives |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Optimize | Final push on margins |
| Q2 | Clean up | Balance sheet optimization |
| Q3 | Prepare | IPO / sale readiness |
| Q4 | Execute | Exit execution |
Step 5: Financial Impact Model
Value creation waterfall:
| Value Driver | Impact (亿) | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | +X | High/Med/Low |
| Margin expansion | +X | High/Med/Low |
| Multiple expansion | +X | High/Med/Low |
| De-leveraging | +X | High/Med/Low |
| Total Value Creation | +X |
EBITDA bridge:
| Item | Year 0 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline EBITDA | ||||
| Revenue growth | +X | +X | +X | |
| Margin improvement | +X | +X | +X | |
| Cost savings | +X | +X | +X | |
| M&A | +X | |||
| Target EBITDA |
Step 6: Monitoring & Governance
KPIs to track:
| KPI | Frequency | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | Monthly | >XX% |
| EBITDA margin | Quarterly | >XX% |
| Customer acquisition | Monthly | <¥XX |
| Cash conversion | Quarterly | >XX% |
| Market share | Semi-annual | Top X |
Governance structure:
- Board seats (董事会席位)
- Monthly/quarterly reporting
- Management incentive alignment (管理层激励)
- Annual strategy review
China-Specific Value Creation
Management Alignment
| Tool | Application in China |
|---|---|
| 管理层股权激励 (ESOP) | 期权, 限制性股票, 虚拟股 |
| 跟投机制 | Management co-investment |
| 对赌协议 (VAM) | Performance-based earnout |
| 董事会席位 | Board representation |
| 重大事项一票否决 | Veto rights on key decisions |
Common Improvement Areas
| Area | Typical Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 财务管理 | Weak FP&A, cash management | Implement financial controls |
| 销售体系 | Chaotic channel management | Systematic channel strategy |
| 生产管理 | Low efficiency, high waste | Lean manufacturing |
| 数字化 | Legacy IT systems | ERP, CRM implementation |
| 人才管理 | Limited management depth | External hires, training |
| 公司治理 | Related party issues | Governance overhaul |
China Market Considerations
| Factor | Value Creation Impact |
|---|---|
| 政策周期 | Align value creation with policy cycles |
| 市场规模 | TAM still large in many sectors |
| 竞争格局 | Consolidation opportunities |
| 数字化 | Leapfrog opportunities |
| 国际化 | Export potential for many sectors |
Quality Checks
Before delivering:
- Baseline data current and accurate
- Value creation levers realistic
- Financial impact quantified
- Timeline achievable
- KPIs measurable
- Governance structure defined
- Risk factors addressed
Data Source Mode Switch: Set env var
IFIND_DATA_SOURCE_MODEto control data source preference.
ifind-only(strict): Use iFind only, error if unavailableifind-fallback(default): iFind preferred, fallback to AkShareakshare-only: Skip iFind, use AkShare only