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Operational due diligence

The ability for a business to operate effectively is crucial at any time within its lifecycle. However, to ensure that the maximum benefit is achieved from a transaction it is critical that the operations of both the target and the acquirer are leveraged to unlock value, seize opportunities and maximise the efficiency of cash flows.

In order to achieve this, it is important to understand the targets’:

  • Operations, including key individuals and governance structure, principal business processes , systems and technology.
  • Working capital and cash flow position and the associated risks and opportunities.
  • Supply chain, including supplier and customer relationships, terms and dependencies.
  • Potential for post deal growth and cost synergies to be achieved.
  • Transitional support requirements.

At Mazars, our teams of operational due diligence specialists provide a detailed and robust analysis of your target’s operations based on strong industry and subject matter knowledge. If required, this can be developed further into a post deal transformation plan, ensuring you will:

  • Be better placed to make a more informed decision regarding the right investment option and purchase price, based on a detailed understanding of the target that goes beyond the numbers.
  • Be able to better manage the transaction risk throughout the investment lifecycle.
  • Have a better understanding of how the two businesses can be integrated, achieving growth and cost synergies.
  • Be better placed to move quickly to a business as usual position post acquisition.

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