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Financial review
Buyers may test revenue, margins, cash flow, working capital, liabilities and forecasts against supporting records.
Buyer review
Business Due Diligence Guide
Learn what buyers may examine and how to prepare for a structured review.
Due diligence gives a prospective buyer the opportunity to test the information behind an opportunity. Scope varies with the business and transaction.
02
Legal and commercial review
Contracts, ownership, intellectual property, employment, compliance and disputes can form part of the review.
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Respond carefully
Use an organised process, protect confidential information and involve advisers when a request raises legal, tax or commercial concerns.