Deloitte transaction services teams in the Middle East specialize in helping investors achieve the best value from a transaction.

Our product normally results from the financial investigation of a business or venture and is commonly regarded as an essential part of the process of making an investment or financing decision.

Our product is essentially what our clients want it to be. We will tailor our investigation and report to meet your needs. Examples include:

• Reports to support a stock exchange listing
• Financial due diligence for a private equity or financial buyer
• Investigation for a corporate or strategic buyer
• Vendor due diligence
• Supporting your bid in a competitive tender
• Post-completion support and advice

As a global firm, Deloitte is able to provide expertise in a wide variety of industry sectors. Our transaction teams offer particular experience in almost all key sectors, including:

The most important elements in a due diligence assignment depend on the transaction and the client’s needs. Typically, most buyers, lenders or investors are interested in:

• Understanding the business and its drivers
• Key risks
• Management controls
• Quality of recurring cash flows
• Quality of assets
• Liabilities that can break deals
• Quality and reliability of projections
• Issues likely to affect the purchase price or contract conditions.