Merger model for mid-year close?

Probably a silly question but how would you adjust a merger model for expected mid year close? I know you’d roll debt / cash forward - but when calculating synergies/accretion/dilution I’m a little unsure.

Would synergies be calculated based on 2H SG&A then normalize after? Are you adding the target and acquirers FY EBIT? Or the acquirers FY and targets 2H?

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