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In business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence is an important process whereby a buyer thoroughly understands a seller. This review is conducted through an array of questions and documents that the buyer demands from the seller. A thorough M&A review can help a prospective purchaser verify key information about the target company. However, this process is not without its challenges.
Due diligence can be expensive and time-consuming. Based on the complexity of the transaction, it can take months or even weeks. Additionally, due diligence may involve a large team of third-party experts–ranging from CPA firms for due diligence in financial transactions to industry experts to analyze the business model and future opportunities including labor lawyers and environmental consultants. These experts will spend a significant amount of their time at the main headquarters, going through prepared information and data.
For sellers it is crucial to prepare for a due diligence procedure and be aware of its particulars. Think about your negotiation strategy and prepare the right materials to study. It’s also important to maintain your emotions out of the negotiation process so as to negotiate in a neutral manner.
Brett Dearing, an M&A expert, gives insight into the importance of due diligence in the M&A procedure. In this fourth installment of PitchBook’s Mergers and Acquisitions 101 series, Dearing explains how M&A due diligence can detect potential risks, determine the value of the acquisition and ensure that the investment requirements of the target firm meet.