What is Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions?

00:00 Introducing due diligence
00:34 What is due diligence?
01:05 Unprecedented scrutiny of a seller’s business
01:40 What to expect in the due diligence phase
02:00 The challenge for SEM business owners
02:08 How long does the due diligence phase last?
02:40 What is the purpose of due diligence?
03:49 What support is required?
04:40 Importance of quality financial systems and data
07:40 Advice for business owners prior to due diligence
11:28 Evaluating stock levels / Stock due diligence

As part of our focus on mergers and acquisitions, in this, the third part of our five-part 'M&A Deconstructed' series, M&A experts Nick Davies and Justin Levine discuss Due Diligence and its pivotal role when buying a business.

Throughout this in-depth conversation, M&A Solicitor Nick, and M&A Consultant Justin, cover:

▶ What exactly is Due Diligence in M&A?
▶ The importance of Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
▶ Legal Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
▶ The timeframes for Due Diligence
▶ The importance in generating accurate financial data

In addition, the two M&A specialists discuss employment and HR due diligence, scrutiny of tax arrangements and managing the stressful nature of the due diligence process.

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