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Tagged: due-diligence
In fast-moving M&A deals, there’s often pressure to complete due diligence quickly to avoid losing the deal. However, rushing the process can result in overlooking critical risks. How do you balance the need for speed with the thoroughness required to uncover potential deal-breaking issues? What tools or strategies have you found helpful in streamlining due diligence without compromising on quality?
I think, having a detailed ‘checklist’ of the essentials that must be covered (no compromise!) during a fast moving DD is essential to not loose sight of what to ask, request, dive into. Such a checklist could look different depending on the buyer and what they value most during a DD, and which industry we’re in.
Balancing speed and thoroughness in due diligence requires focusing on key risk areas, leveraging technology, and assigning specialized teams. By deploying external advisors, you can streamline the process to remain efficient while ensuring critical aspects are thoroughly examined.
I think the key is to focus on critical risks first. Identify the areas that could make or break the deal, such as financial health, legal liabilities, and operational risks. I prioritize these to ensure any major issues are uncovered early.
For example, setting up a checklist of these top-priority areas allows the team to quickly assess the biggest risks, leaving secondary areas to be reviewed later if time allows.
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