Due Diligence
In the build-up to buying a business, it is important to objectively assess the financial performance and position of the business prior to making an unconditional offer.
The process of financial due diligence can be a complex process:. Have you
- Asked the right questions? How would you know?
- Enough information to provide comfort that the results are not inflated and are sustainable?
- Considered the impact of the existing owner’s exit needs and taken them into account?
- Accessed information in an efficient timeframes?
The team at Markhams knows all the right questions to ask, what information and records to sight and analyse, and the right people to speak to.
We provide a comprehensive financial due diligence report that provides you with a comprehensive analysis on the acquiree’s financial performance, position, and commentary on the operation’s controls and systems. The level of work performed and areas covered, will be tailored to the specific circumstances of your transaction.
If you are planning to undertake your own due diligence, we can provide assistance on areas that are outside your expertise – for instance, taxation due diligence.
In addition to obtaining financial advice, you should also seek legal and operational advice prior to any offer.
