Analysis to inform your M&A plans and support confirmation of deal value.
Our operations due diligence helps companies translate business projections into the operations improvements and integration activities necessary to achieve them.
We use fact-based analysis to identify and quantify EBITDA adjustments, liabilities, risk exposures, and opportunities for working capital, human capital (HR), information technology (IT), finance & accounting (F&A), supply chain, and operations. We uncover potential issues, early, to minimize post-transaction surprises that can derail value capture.
Buy-side:
- Assess efficiency of target’s operations and potential risks
- Identify synergies and cost reduction opportunities that impact valuation
- Identify potential liabilities and risk exposures
- Identify required transition services
Sell-side:
- Improve knowledge base, negotiating position and control over sales process
- Establish credibility for information included in sales memorandum
- Proactively address buyer-relevant concerns and issues
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RELATED INSIGHTS
Historically, the field work phase of pre-acquisition due diligence was almost always performed on-site and in-person
Both sellers and buyers have come to realize the benefits of sell-side due diligence, including accelerating time to close, minimizing surprises, identifying and validating adjustments to EBITDA and assisting management throughout the process.
HR Support for your next merger, acquisition, carve-out or divestiture
We provide end-to-end support from strategy to execution to drive value at every stage of your merger, acquisition or divestiture.
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