Due Diligence
Are you about to take over a company? Or are you thinking of selling your business? In almost every acquisition process - whether buying or selling - comes the moment of due diligence (financial audit). In doing so, the buyer takes a critical look at the company: are there any hidden risks, bottlenecks or surprises?
Our Corporate Finance specialists will guide you through this process. With our broad expertise, you know exactly where you stand, today and in the future.
What is due diligence?
A business takeover can present huge opportunities, but also risks. How do you avoid being met with unexpected problems or costs later on? By doing careful research on the company you are taking over, or having this done. We call this investigation ‘due diligence’, which is an in-depth analysis of the company.
Due diligence gives you insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the acquisition candidate (or your own company if you want to sell). This may lead to an adjustment of the purchase price or agreements on warranties and indemnities.
We offer due diligence on various disciplines:
Financial due diligence
Tax due diligence
Legal due diligence
HR due diligence
IT due diligence
ESG due diligence
Acquisition due diligence: support for the buyer
In a takeover, you don’t want any surprises afterwards. We provide a reliable overview of potential risks, highlight them in their multidisciplinary aspects, and proactively advise on how to incorporate them into the purchase agreement. During the investigation, we will keep you constantly informed so we can adjust and deepen together where necessary.
Vendor Due Diligence: support for the seller
Thinking of selling your business in the near or long term? With Vendor Due Diligence, we identify the risks and areas of concern in advance. That way, you can address them in good time, making the sale go more smoothly and often on better terms. Because all the information is already complete and collated, you speed up the process and reduce the likelihood of hefty guarantees and indemnities.
Due Diligence checklist upon sale
Want to know where you stand now? Baker Tilly has developed a multidisciplinary checklist specifically for entrepreneurs who are orienting to sell. This will give you quick insight into your company's financial, tax, legal and IT risks.
2024 transaction overview
Total Engagements: 202
Due Diligence: 56
M&A Deals: 52
Financings: 10
Valuations: 84
Certainty in the biggest decisions
Buying or selling a business is not something you do every day. Get guidance from experts who will bring risks into sharp focus and help you make the right choices. Contact us for a conversation with no obligation and discover how due diligence gives you certainty and control during the takeover process.
