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Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence
Focused analysis of performance, earnings quality, risks and commercial sustainability.
The perspective
Analysis built around its purpose.
Diligence should reveal what the headline numbers do not. The work focuses attention on matters that may influence value, transaction terms and post-deal priorities.
When it may be needed
Common engagement situations
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Evaluating an acquisition target
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Preparing for an investor process
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Reviewing earnings quality
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Understanding tax or compliance exposure
Scope may include
Areas of analysis
Historical performance and margin analysis
Quality of earnings and cash flow
Working capital and debt-like items
Tax exposures and compliance gaps
Business model and revenue sustainability
The output
Decision-relevant deliverables
Key findings and red-flag analysis
Normalisation observations
Value and deal consideration points
Focused supporting schedules