[Iryna Whitnah]

Data availability and quality of information in financial due diligence may be the number one challenge. Please share how you obtain financial data for private companies in the initial step of due diligence.

[Maram Al Nahdi]

To obtain financial data for private companies during initial due diligence, request financial statements, tax returns, and bank statements directly from the company under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Conduct management interviews, review internal records, and compare performance with industry benchmarks. Utilize third-party audits if available, leverage professional networks for additional insights, and check public records or regulatory filings for any relevant financial information.

[Chuwkudaalu]

You cannot access financial statements of private companies because they’re under no obligation to do so except in the UK (i.e. they have to file annual statements but are not made public). Unless you are a commercial banker, lawyer, investment banker, or asset manager, you cannot have access to such files. These professional conduct business with them in terms of lending, capital raising and trading as such financials must be provided.

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