M&A Due Diligence Services

Commercial due diligence

The prerequisite of commercial due diligence is becoming increasingly common for transactions, whether it be to provide re-assurance to capital providers of the working capital, profits and viability of the business going forwards or for the board to be comfortable with the potential deal.

Acquisitions and financial due diligence

Acquisitions are generally considered by businesses to strengthen shareholder value, enhance the company’s position in the market and accelerate the growth of the business.  However, acquisitions do need to be carefully positioned and managed to ensure that they are a success.

It is therefore essential prior to making an acquisition that you make an informed investment decision in order to enhance shareholder value.  The three key aspects that should be focused on when making an investment decision are:

• Ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the acquisition target’s business
• Identifying and understanding the risks, potential issues and business drivers
• Ensuring that you have a clear analysis of the target to allow you to draw detailed conclusions and recommendations as to whether to proceed.

Vendor due diligence

If you are the selling entity then your anticipated transaction may be two to three years into the future, but it is imperative to allow sufficient time in order to maximise the value of the business on sale.

On the sale side we like to engage with businesses at the early stages when they are considering an exit either through MBO or sale. We ensure that we fully understand your business and its transactions and the risks that the business faces, and ensure that at the point of sale the business is in its premium shape.