Financial due diligence

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Understanding an organisation’s historical financial performance, its on and off balance sheet assets and liabilities, and the key assumptions underpinning its projected performance is crucial to assessing the viability of a transaction and will ultimately influence the price you are willing to pay.

Whether you are buying or selling a business, we will work closely with you to understand the main drivers behind your deal, your strategic plan going forward and the associated risks to ensure the scope of work is robust and meets the needs of your board, your financial backers or potential acquirer. Typically our report will focus on a critical analysis of the historical and projected financial performance, including:

Identifying potential ‘deal breakers’.
Highlighting issues which may lead to a purchase price adjustment.
Understanding the working capital requirement of the business.

We also use our experience in all aspects of due diligence to provide valuable insights into the commercial , operational and post deal transformation aspects of any deal.

Regional Contacts:

Richard Metcalfe - London and South-East
+44 (0)20 7063 4401

Chris Hodge - South and South-West
+44 (0)77 9403 1230

David Preston - East and West Midlands
+44 (0)121 232 9596

Chris Jackson - South Midlands and East Anglia
+44 (0)190 825 7150

Kevin Simmons - The North
+44 (0)161 831 1151