Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

Chapter 1: A Modern Due Diligence Guide for Today’s Economy Merger and acquisition (M&A) due diligence is a crucial process for businesses looking to acquire or merge with another. Cash flow: examine the company’s cash flow statements to determine whether it has sufficient liquidity to weather economic downturns.

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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The driving force behind this appraisal often relates to potential sale intentions, insurance coverage, or taxation requirements. In essence, an appraisal captures the company’s financial vitality at a specific moment. These evaluations often anchor decisions regarding mergers, acquisitions, or even daily operational changes.

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M&A Leadership Council

MAY 9, 2024

Here are 32 red flags to watch out for: Inconsistent Financial Records: Discrepancies or irregularities in financial statements, such as unexplained revenue fluctuations or irregular accounting practices, can indicate financial instability or potential fraud.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Merger vs. SPA structures: Acquisitions of private Delaware corporations are most commonly structured as triangular mergers whereby the acquiring company forms a new acquisition subsidiary that merges with the target company. No individual stockholder of the seller has to be a party to the merger agreement.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

To be fair, in some industries – like commercial banks and insurance within FIG – the DDM is a core valuation methodology. The basic set of steps looks like this: Step 1: Forecast Revenue and Expenses This is the same as in any other 3-statement model or DCF. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A first step may be cleaning up your financial records. You want to ensure your income statements, balance sheets, and various financial statements are in order. An external audit is an excellent way to get people to trust that your financials are correct. Looking for more insight on selling a business?

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 18, 2024

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. The primary goal is to ensure that the transaction aligns with strategic objectives and minimizes potential negative impacts.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

This insures that you will not need to start the process over again should negotiations terminate for any reason with a lead acquirer. In today’s fast changing world, statements more than three years old are not very relevant to the operations of the current ongoing business.

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 18, 2024

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. The primary goal is to ensure that the transaction aligns with strategic objectives and minimizes potential negative impacts.

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IBG

JANUARY 31, 2023

For someone considering a merger or the purchase of a business, document review and the answers to due-diligence questions are critical. We routinely recast the business’s financial statements to show its true earnings in a form that buyers expect,” said Frye.

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