Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

7.

7.1.

Purpose and Scope of Due Diligence

7.1.1.

Risk Identification

7.1.2.

Value Validation

7.1.3.

Deal Protection

7.1.4.

Integration Planning

7.2.

Key Areas of Investigation

7.2.1.

Financial Due Diligence

7.2.1.1.

Quality of Earnings Analysis

7.2.1.2.

Working Capital Analysis

7.2.1.3.

Review of Financial Projections

7.2.1.4.

Debt and Debt-like Items

7.2.1.5.

Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities

7.2.1.6.

Tax Position Review

7.2.2.

Legal Due Diligence

7.2.2.1.

Corporate Records and Structure

7.2.2.2.

Contracts and Commitments

7.2.2.3.

Litigation and Contingent Liabilities

7.2.2.4.

Intellectual Property Rights

7.2.2.5.

Regulatory Compliance

7.2.2.6.

Environmental Liabilities

7.2.3.

Operational Due Diligence

7.2.3.1.

Technology and IT Systems

7.2.3.2.

Human Resources and Employee Relations

7.2.3.3.

Supply Chain and Operations

7.2.3.4.

Sales and Marketing

7.2.3.5.

Facilities and Real Estate

7.2.3.6.

Management Assessment

7.2.4.

Commercial Due Diligence

7.2.4.1.

Market Analysis

7.2.4.2.

Competitive Landscape

7.2.4.3.

Customer Analysis

7.2.4.4.

Industry Trends

7.2.4.5.

Growth Prospects

7.3.

The Due Diligence Process

7.3.1.

Data Room Management

7.3.1.1.

Virtual Data Rooms

7.3.1.2.

Document Indexing

7.3.1.3.

Access Controls

7.3.2.

7.3.2.1.

Management Q&A Sessions

7.3.2.2.

Follow-Up Requests

7.3.2.3.

Information Verification

7.3.3.

7.3.3.1.

Third-Party Advisors

7.3.3.2.

Specialist Opinions

7.3.3.3.

Independent Assessments

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