Due diligence is the process of verifying, investigating or auditing a potential investment opportunity to confirm that the investor or buyer has all of the relevant information needed. This is done before the deal closes and, if it’s not done right, may terminate the deal. The Role of Due Diligence in M&As On the buyer’s … Read more
The success of a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal isn’t guaranteed after the deal is signed and sealed. The integration period is every bit as crucial to ensuring that the acquiring business is able to achieve the goals it intended to with the transaction. How to ensure this phase of your M&A goes … Read more
Startup founders have a lot to think about when they first enter the fundraising phase of their business. Venture capital firms and angel investors will undoubtedly want to go through a multi-step due diligence process. While due diligence can vary widely based on the industry and what traits the investors are looking for, it is … Read more
A trade sale is one of the strategies commonly used when a company is looking to divest its interest in a particular asset. As the name suggests, it involves business owners finding a particular buyer to trade with. Once a trade buyer buyer is found, the controlling interest in the asset in question is handed … Read more
Due diligence is the common term for the question and answer (Q&A) portion of a transaction, a voluntary investigation in virtually every M&A. Although there are many reasons for companies to combine (including diversification, acquisition of assets and value creation, among others) and multiple flavors of M&As, the need (and process) for due diligence remains … Read more
Due diligence: two words that are at the heart of virtually every business dealing. In a capital-raising phase for your company, potential investors or venture capital firms no doubt want to have a pretty clear picture of your company’s assets and liabilities, both financial and otherwise. The due diligence performed by a venture capitalist (VC) … Read more
A trade sale is one of the strategies commonly used when a company is looking to divest its interest in a particular asset. As the name suggests, it involves finding a particular buyer to trade with. Once a buyer is found, the controlling interest in the asset in question is handed over in exchange for … Read more
The working capital ratio is one of the most basic measures of a company’s liquidity, or, in other words, a company’s ability to meet its short-term financial obligations. The ratio is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities (it is sometimes referred to as the current ratio). If … Read more
The business world is constantly making deals, and, of course, all of those transactions have multiple moving parts. Financial and legal details and documents must pass through intense scrutiny; facts and figures must be checked and all parties involved in the process must be able to agree on the final terms. Being able to navigate … Read more
When it comes to the wild world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, understanding the different merger options available to companies is crucial to building a successful business strategy. So what is the difference between a forward merger, a forward triangular merger, and a reverse triangular merger? Learn about the steps, benefits, and limitations of each … Read more
