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Due Diligence Investigations

Many problems arise during the acquisition of a new company. Objectivity of the players involved tends to dissipate for various reasons whether it be financial gain, career enhancement, owner cashout, or increased executive options. Whatever the reason due diligence is a critical and essential tool for the investor. Sellers always publish the good information about themselves. The investor needs to know all the business defects of the company for sale. Purchasers need to know information far beyond historical earnings. Financial ratios, earnings potential, company value compared to asking price, quality of current management, joint venture partners, subsidiaries, and other company divisions must be examined. Pension or benefit funds are another important area. Are they funded properly? Our job is to help businesses, regardless of size, successfully make their way through the due diligence process. For small businesses we can conduct and manage the whole investigation. Bigger companies require a team dedicated to conducting due diligence comprised of many in-house company members coupled with support from external sources such as environmental engineers, public accountants, tax experts, or actuaries. We will work with the investor or investors to prepare the due diligence plan. We will assist in determining the risk, establishing a timeline for the due diligence completion, preparing a due diligence budget, aiding with the determination of staffing for the due diligence, and acting as due diligence manager or help with establishing the requirement activities for the manager. As a result of our being an independent investigative agency we can maintain the much needed objectivity required to make the due diligence a complete success. Whether you are trying to expand your area of service or move into other product lines, you must take the time to research your purchase. Failure to conduct GOOD due diligence will always result in future problems. No business can afford to enter into any business transaction without thoroughly checking out the other party Contact us with your questions about our services in the due diligence investigation arena to see how and what we can do to help your business in this critical area.