Financial & Operational Due Diligence
Financial & operational due diligence and timely professional advice significantly improve decision-making for major business transactions.
Given the narrow margins for error and the high expectations from investors and lenders, thorough financial due diligence and professional advice are essential for making informed decisions on significant business transactions.
How We Can Help:
Investigative Analysis:
Assessing key issues facing a target business and the drivers of its historical and projected profits and cash flows.
Understanding the structure of the contemplated target:
- Summarizing the history of the target and detailing the current shareholding and management structure.
- Describing the current product profile for key products.
- Outlining the key accounting policies in place.
Identifying the Business Environment:
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses (commercial and operational) of the business against industry benchmarks.
Identifying any tax and legal issues requiring further specialist investigation.
Impact of the Transaction:
Identifying potential issues related to key personnel, pensions, compensation, and benefits.
High-Level Financial Review:
Analyzing the key drivers of historical financial performance and cash flows.
Investigating the quality of earnings and the sustainability of cash flows.
Commenting on the forecasted financial performance and cash flows.
Analyzing the main components of the balance sheet, including working capital requirements and net debt position.
Summarizing liabilities and off-balance sheet commitments.
