Acquisitions are one of the most powerful tools in the business armoury, but they can also be positively dangerous. Conducting thorough due diligence is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk involved in acquisition and investment, and to improve the chances of success.
Due diligence is a term traditionally used for the review process applied to an acquisition. In recent times, the practice has evolved substantially and the level of detail and analysis now possible allows companies to take better development decisions.Well conducted due diligence can help a transaction to proceed smoothly, and can even enable companies to find ways of adding value to acquisitions and other partnerships.
Any transaction is highly risky at least 50% of acquisitions fail and numerous other partnerships end in disappointment and acrimony. Due diligence is the essential step to taking the risk out of deals and business partnerships. This book is a concise, comprehensive guide to the process, containing practical advice, accessible analysis, and case studies.
Product Description
Acquisitions are one of the most powerful tools in the business armoury, but they can also be positively dangerous. Conducting thorough due diligence is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk involved in acquisition and investment, and to improve the chances of success.
Due diligence is a term traditionally used for the review process applied to an acquisition. In recent times, the practice has evolved substantially and the level of detail and analysis now possible allows companies to take better development decisions.Well conducted due diligence can help a transaction to proceed smoothly, and can even enable companies to find ways of adding value to acquisitions and other partnerships.
Any transaction is highly risky - at least 50% of acquisitions fail and numerous other partnerships end in disappointment and acrimony. Due diligence is the essential step to taking the risk out of deals and business partnerships. This book is a concise, comprehensive guide to the process, containing practical advice, accessible analysis, and case studies.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Why do due diligence
How to do due diligence
When to do due diligence (with chronology)
How it all joins up - project management
Cross border analysis
Role of the corporate - what to do in-house, when to use advisors
Not just for acquisition
It's a tool; it's a way of thinking
Chapter 2. Commercial Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
HR section
Checklist
Chapter 3. Financial Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
To include tax and pension sections
checklist
Chapter 4. Legal Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
To include environment and pension sections
Checklist
Chapter 5. The Seller's View
How to cope with due diligence as a seller
Disclose and help, or not
Further analysis, and conclusion
Due diligence is a term traditionally used for the review process applied to an acquisition. In recent times, the practice has evolved substantially and the level of detail and analysis now possible allows companies to take better development decisions.Well conducted due diligence can help a transaction to proceed smoothly, and can even enable companies to find ways of adding value to acquisitions and other partnerships.
Any transaction is highly risky at least 50% of acquisitions fail and numerous other partnerships end in disappointment and acrimony. Due diligence is the essential step to taking the risk out of deals and business partnerships. This book is a concise, comprehensive guide to the process, containing practical advice, accessible analysis, and case studies.
Product Description
Acquisitions are one of the most powerful tools in the business armoury, but they can also be positively dangerous. Conducting thorough due diligence is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk involved in acquisition and investment, and to improve the chances of success.
Due diligence is a term traditionally used for the review process applied to an acquisition. In recent times, the practice has evolved substantially and the level of detail and analysis now possible allows companies to take better development decisions.Well conducted due diligence can help a transaction to proceed smoothly, and can even enable companies to find ways of adding value to acquisitions and other partnerships.
Any transaction is highly risky - at least 50% of acquisitions fail and numerous other partnerships end in disappointment and acrimony. Due diligence is the essential step to taking the risk out of deals and business partnerships. This book is a concise, comprehensive guide to the process, containing practical advice, accessible analysis, and case studies.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Why do due diligence
How to do due diligence
When to do due diligence (with chronology)
How it all joins up - project management
Cross border analysis
Role of the corporate - what to do in-house, when to use advisors
Not just for acquisition
It's a tool; it's a way of thinking
Chapter 2. Commercial Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
HR section
Checklist
Chapter 3. Financial Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
To include tax and pension sections
checklist
Chapter 4. Legal Due Diligence
Technical focus
~ 5 case studies
Specific cross-border complications
To include environment and pension sections
Checklist
Chapter 5. The Seller's View
How to cope with due diligence as a seller
Disclose and help, or not
Further analysis, and conclusion