Buying a business can pose many unforeseen risks, where everything is not as it seems on the outside. We frequently hear firms say their biggest concern is that “they don’t know what they don’t know.” Due diligence is the first step to clear the fog, understand the real value of the target firm, and determine if it is the right fit for you.
Successful operational due diligence requires an unbiased inside view of the company to mitigate blind spots. Each company is unique, and no two transactions should be treated the exact same way. We deep dive into the company, critically analyzing various factors, risks and areas of potential.
Our approach is centered around building trust with the team. Understanding what factors lead to superior performance – corporate culture, vendor management, customer relationships, competitor analysis, etc. allows us to validate the upside. By interviewing key personnel in the company, analyzing business processes and taking a deep dive into the financials, we can get to the root cause of business challenges through:
To assess the true value of the target, it cannot be measured purely on a standalone basis. It is critical to understand the industry and how the company measures up relative to competitors. This step allows us to identify and hone in on how the company adapts to changes in the market environment and how their value proposition differs from competitors. We analyze:
Closing a deal is just the beginning. The real challenge starts with integration planning and ensuring the assumed value of the deal gets realized. The comprehensiveness of your initial due diligence and the speed of the integration define the complexity. We help you:
The Poirier Group can support your PE company through the M&A Process including: Operational Due Diligence, Operational Value Creation, Process Standardization and Cultural Alignment.
