Why do private equity investors use outside due diligence professionals?

• Greater Depth – expert in fact-finding, able to work non-stop, “experience transfer”
• Clear Objectivity – cold indifference
• Strengthened Negotiating Position – armed with an impressive body of factual knowledge
• Improved Business Strategies – identification of not only weaknesses, but solutions as well

What are the key questions answered by or commercial due diligence services?

• Assess sales operations, channel structure, customer requirements
• Test volume, growth, price, mix, and margin assumptions against market realities
• Confirm the achievability and sensitivity of the business plan
• Identify the value drivers of the acquisition and confirm synergy assumptions
• Highlight risks and opportunities
• Provide input to the implementation plan
• Given recommendations on long-term strategy
• Judge management ability against the industry

What type of clients do we server?

• Private equity funds

• Venture capital funds

• Corporations
o Large Enterprises
o Small and Medium Enterprises
o Start Ups and New Ventures