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Due Diligence

Due Diligence Isn't a Checkbox.
It's Your Insurance.

70% of all deal-breakers only become visible during due diligence. The question is not whether you conduct a DD, but whether your DD asks the right questions.

Structured. Sector-specific. No security theatre.

The Challenge

Why due diligence often falls short

I'm facing an acquisition and don't know which DD workstreams I need and what they cost.

I commissioned a DD, but the results are generic and don't answer my core questions.

I'm a seller and want to prepare for buyer DD so no surprises emerge.

I need to present DD results to the board or investment committee and need clear red flags.

Does this sound like your situation?

Let's clarify in a free initial consultation whether and how we can help.

Context

What a due diligence encompasses

is the systematic examination of a company before a transaction. It typically comprises financial DD (financial metrics, working capital, normalisations), legal DD (contracts, liability, compliance), tax DD (tax risks, loss carry-forwards) and operational DD (processes, IT, personnel). In real estate and energy, technical DD (building condition, assets) and regulatory DD (concessions, ESG) are added.
In regulated industries, regulatory DD is often the most critical workstream: concessions, permits and compliance requirements can end the deal or significantly affect the purchase price.
Our Approach

Our due diligence approach

01

Scoping & planning

Definition of DD workstreams based on transaction type, industry and identified risk areas.

02

Data room analysis

Systematic review of all relevant documents. Structured information requests (RFI) to the target company.

03

Expert interviews

Management interviews, operational deep dives and reconciliation of data room findings with reality.

04

Red flag report

Clear results documentation: deal-breakers, price adjustment needs, risk matrix and recommendations.

What You Receive
  • DD scope and project plan
  • Structured information request (RFI)
  • Red flag report
  • Risk matrix with recommendations
  • Management presentation of results
Results & Evidence

Typical DD results

3-5

Red flags per transaction

10-20%

Price adjustment from DD findings

6-8 wks

Standard DD duration

100%

Documentation of all findings

Experience values from completed mandates. Case-specific.

What happens if you do nothing?

What happens without structured due diligence?

  • Hidden liabilities: Undetected legacy issues, contract risks and compliance gaps can destroy investment value.
  • Misvaluation: Without normalised financials and working capital analysis you buy the wrong EBITDA.
  • Regulatory risks: In real estate/energy, missing concessions or ESG deficits can end the deal.
  • Integration costs: Undetected operational deficiencies significantly increase post-merger integration costs.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about due diligence

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