Due diligence

You don't know what you don't know...

Sherlock Holmes would agree that a broad definition of due diligence is 'the investigation into the financial and commercial activities of a business in connection with the possible acquisition of an interest in that business, usually by a third party'.

At Carpenter Box we are familiar with the key drivers that point to the success or otherwise of a target business. We seek to identify at an early stage, the issues likely to impact on the successful conclusion of a deal. Where we do identify problems, we try to provide a pragmatic commercial solution rather than to automatically take the view that the transaction must fail.

The process includes the gathering, analysis and interpretation of various types of information - financial, commercial, legal and marketing information. Where appropriate, we will consult with other trusted specialists to cover discrete areas outside of our normal expertise.

Want more information on due diligence? Contact Robert Dowling or Eileen Goff.

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