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What is financial due diligence?

Financial Due Diligence Financial Due Diligence Methodology Note This publication provides specific guidance in four primary aspects of financial due diligence: financial management assessment, project cost estimates and financing plan, financial analysis, and financial evaluation.

Why do you need an acquisition due diligence report?

You have much greater control than if several bidders are all doing acquisition due diligence simultaneously using their own advisors. For credibility, it is critical to issue a balanced report that fairly reflects the business. You will be made aware of any issues and have the opportunity to address them proactively.

Should a buyer do a seller's due diligence?

Due diligence conducted by a purchaser would identify the issues anyway—but with seller diligence you have early knowledge and control over the release of this information. You have much greater control than if several bidders are all doing acquisition due diligence simultaneously using their own advisors.

What should a deal team do during due diligence?

Clearly define the areas and questions to be addressed during the Due Diligence so the IT Team can focus its effort on the appropriate domains Timing, responsiveness, and flexibility is key to these fast-paced transactions. Team members should have a significant level offlexibility to work with the Deal Team’s timeframe