ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE

The quickest way to grow your business is by acquisition, but identifying a portfolio that you want to buy is only the first step.

Once you have agreed Heads of Terms, the seller will give you access to his business data. This is your opportunity to satisfy yourself that what you are buying is statutory, regulatory and contractually compliant and importantly, is worth the purchase price you have agreed to pay.

Instructing Trust Audit, to carry out a detailed Due Diligence Audit is crucial if you are to make the most of the opportunity and to identify the risks that the purchase may expose you to.

Investing in a thorough, expertly executed Due Diligence Audit, puts you in the driving seat, empowering you with a strong negotiating position. Any problems and weaknesses uncovered at audit may result in you lowering your offer price, requesting tougher warranties and indemnities or could even result in you walking away from the deal.