Financial due diligence
Achieve the best value from your transaction
A critical element of every transaction is the evaluation of the critical issues or “deal breakers". For transactions where the target is already identified or where only an analysis of the situation is required, we assist the buyer or relevant party to perform full scope or limited scope due diligence to identify the critical issues for the transaction. We then work with you to continue the transaction process, ensuring your process and negotiations are completed to your satisfaction.
Our transaction services team specialises 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.
What is our product?
Essentially we will tailor our investigation and report to meet your needs. Examples include:
• Reports to support a stock exchange listing (reporting accountant)
• Financial due diligence for a private equity or financial buyer
• Investigation for a financial or strategic buyer
• Vendor due diligence
• Post completion support and advice
Does Deloitte specialise in any particular industry sectors?
As a global organisation of member firms, the DTT network, is able to provide expertise in a wide variety of industry sectors.
Can you help me with complex cross border transactions?
This is at the heart of our business. We have teams in most countries capable of leading and executing the work required to support a transaction.
What are the important elements in a due diligence assignment?
This clearly depends on the transaction and your needs. Typically, however, most buyers, investors or lenders are keenly interested in:
• understanding the business and its drivers
• key risks in the business
• 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
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