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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: What Privacy, Security, and Compliance Documentation Will Acquirers Expect? In this article, well outline the key privacy, security, and compliance documentation that buyers especially private equity firms and strategic acquirers expect to see during due diligence.

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How to Conduct an M&A Risk Assessment

M&A Leadership Council

A Step-by-Step Guide By M&A Leadership Council An M&A risk assessment is a systematic evaluation process used to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks associated with a merger or acquisition. Key Components of an M&A Risk Assessment 1. Steps in Conducting an M&A Risk Assessment 1.

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How to Conduct Your Own M&A Risk Assessment

M&A Leadership Council

A Step-by-Step Guide By M&A Leadership Council An M&A risk assessment is a systematic evaluation process used to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks associated with a merger or acquisition. Key Components of an M&A Risk Assessment 1. Steps in Conducting an M&A Risk Assessment 1.

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Grenke's audit statement

Bronte Capital

There is the risk that the recognised lease receivables do not exist and that the recognition of interest income from the leasing business is not consistent with actual performance and therefore is not presented correctly in the financial statements. To this end, we also involved the auditors of the consolidated subsidiaries.

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Inadequate Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Due Diligence Alleged in Starwood Deal as UK ICO Fines Marriott $125M for GDPR Violations

Cooley M&A

The deal documents, however, don’t necessarily look good for Marriott in hindsight. An overall cyber risk assessment early in the process can help calibrate the cyber maturity of a target. In addition to a diligence review of the target’s cyber documentation (e.g.,

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Are there any legal or regulatory approvals we might need to sell our tech company that I might not be anticipating (such as antitrust clearance or CFIUS for a foreign buyer)?

iMerge Advisors

As we noted in Legal Documents Required to Sell a SaaS Business , these representations can carry significant post-closing liability if inaccurate. Understanding these risks early and planning accordingly can mean the difference between a smooth exit and a stalled transaction.

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How To Sell My Business – A Step By Step Guide

GillAgency

Also create a document repository that is not connected with your business. Financial Role You will need to have very clean books, records and financials as well as a bullet-proof valuation of your business – the purchase price. A lawyer will come in after due diligence is complete when closing documents are being drawn out.