Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 22, 2024

Due diligence is one of the critical steps in this journey. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of M&A due diligence , shedding light on the best practices for conducting a comprehensive evaluation of potential targets. Setting these objectives helps in focusing the due diligence efforts efficiently.

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John Jenkins

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This Grant Thornton memo provides some thoughts on the unique diligence issues that buyers confront when buying a government contractor. Government contract due diligence goes further, […]

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

To safeguard your investment in seller financing M&A transactions, it’s crucial to conduct thorough due diligence. Understand the Basics of Seller Financing: Before delving into due diligence, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of what seller financing entails.

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John Jenkins

MARCH 7, 2024

For their latest report on Best Practices in M&A Due Diligence, SRS Acquiom, together with Mergermarket, surveyed 150 senior executives at US investment banks.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Buyers must conduct thorough due diligence to mitigate these risks and make informed decisions. This blog post will explore the critical aspects of due diligence in seller financing deals and what buyers must know to ensure a successful transaction. However, it also comes with its share of risks and complexities.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 21, 2023

While the excitement of a potential merger or acquisition can be enticing, companies must exercise due diligence. Due diligence plays a crucial role in evaluating a transaction’s potential risks and rewards, ensuring that both parties are well-informed and can make informed decisions.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 3, 2023

However, when the time comes to sell, you must do your due diligence to ensure a successful transaction. Due diligence is the thorough investigation and examination of a company’s financial, legal, and operational aspects by the potential buyer. What is Due Diligence? Why is Due Diligence Important?

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John Jenkins

JANUARY 18, 2024

Organized labor has scored some impressive victories in the past year, and unions’ increasing leverage in collective bargaining and enhanced organizing efforts have complicated the labor due diligence picture for prospective buyers in M&A transaction.

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John Jenkins

MARCH 26, 2024

This Gibson Dunn memo addresses the top intellectual property issues that buyers should consider during the M&A due diligence process.

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John Jenkins

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This Gibson Dunn memo reviews some of the privacy and cybersecurity issues that buyers should keep in mind when conducting M&A due diligence.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Buyers are waking up to the reality and importance of M&A HR due diligence. To shed light on this pressing issue we reached out to seasoned HR due diligence and integrations guru Mark Walztoni. Here’s what Mark had to say including his high-level integration due diligence best practices.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 19, 2023

Amid increasing pressure to mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks in gatekeeper professions, the legal industry will need to clarify and strengthen existing client due diligence measures — or risk the federal regulation attorneys have long sought to avoid, says Jeremy Glicksman at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

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JPAbusiness

JUNE 27, 2023

A JPAbusiness client case study showing why it is essential to conduct due diligence when buying a business.

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Valutico

OCTOBER 2, 2023

How to Make the M&A Financial Due Diligence Phase More Efficient Financial due diligence is one of the most critical aspects of closing deals in the world of M&As. In this article, we’ll tell you five top ways to make the financial due diligence phase of your next M&A more efficient.

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Henry Horne

JULY 26, 2022

There are three main reasons sell-side financial due diligence projects (quality of earnings) are being done. The post Why do a sell-side financial due diligence appeared first on Henry+Horne. Sellers want to present their Company in the best possible light to increase value. Time kills … Keep Reading.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 18, 2023

Due diligence is an essential part of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The aim of due diligence is to identify any potential risks or liabilities associated with the acquisition, assess the strategic fit, as well as to validate the value of the target company.

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Quantive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, they are in for a rude awakening when a buyer and their advisory team steps in to conduct their due diligence before finalizing […]. They believe they know everything there is to know about their companies, all the advantages, nuances, and peculiarities.

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 14, 2023

The Art of M&A / Due Diligence An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist, or CMAS™ credential. More details are specified in the acquisition agreement.

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IBG Business

JANUARY 31, 2023

For many sellers, withstanding the challenges of the due diligence phase depends on keeping their emotions in check and anticipating the buyer’s requests for information. In reality, though, due diligence is simply a normal part of the business ownership transition, and most apprehensions leading into it stem from fear of the unknown.

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 12, 2023

Insights & Advice: An Interview with Two Experts By Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council Cybersecurity and IT due diligence has become one of the most challenging, and also one of the most critical areas of due diligence in any environment. First, true deal-stop or red-flag issues.

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John Jenkins

JUNE 21, 2023

A recent Gibson Dunn memo provides an overview of the top tech sector due diligence issues in M&A transactions.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 16, 2024

and EU governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances will likely evolve to become global standards out of necessity and scale, so PFAS due diligence — particularly for buyers, sellers, and lenders and investors involved in multijurisdictional mergers and acquisitions — will be essential in 2024, say attorneys at Shipman & Goodwin.

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Quantive

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Due diligence – a term you’ll start to hear a lot when buying or selling a company- is a great example. Sometimes when thinking about business concepts, it’s helpful to think about consumer concepts. Why do car buyers use CARFAX?

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Benzinga

MAY 18, 2022

What Happened: Musk was apparently in a hurry to get the deal done and suggested on April 21 that his acquisition proposal was "no longer subject to the completion of financing business due diligence," preliminary proxy statement filed by the social media platform ahead of the special meeting of shareholders said.

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John Jenkins

APRIL 26, 2023

The DOJ has recently commented on rewarding buyers that engage in careful and detailed diligence on a target company’s compliance efforts and address post-acquisition issues promptly and properly.

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M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Art of M&A® / Due Diligence: Detecting Cybersecurity Risk An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist , or CMAS ® credential.

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Deal Law Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Privacy and cybersecurity practices of target companies are being increasingly scrutinized throughout the due diligence process in M&A transactions. In many cases, privacy and cybersecurity due diligence reveals gaps in a company’s compliance.

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Deal Law Wire

AUGUST 3, 2022

Accordingly, in a merger or acquisition of an AI company or a company with an AI system (“ AI Transaction ”), acquirers will want to conduct rigorous due diligence to evaluate the unique risks associated with an AI system prior to proceeding with the deal. Cybersecurity and Privacy. Intellectual Property Rights.

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John Jenkins

JUNE 16, 2022

A target’s compliance with its obligations under software licenses is an area of M&A due diligence that doesn’t always get the attention that it should given the magnitude of the potential risks involved.

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John Jenkins

APRIL 3, 2023

Woodruff Sawyer recently published a guide for insurance due diligence on M&A transactions.

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John Jenkins

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A target’s compliance with laws governing political involvement is an area that doesn’t typically get a lot of attention during M&A due diligence, but this Pillsbury memo says that’s a big mistake, because compliance shortcomings with respect to federal, state or local political laws can result in serious legal and reputational (..)

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John Jenkins

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But like any emerging technology, the use of AI in a target’s business raises a bunch of issues that buyers need to address during the due diligence process. Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly important tool for many businesses.

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John Jenkins

JULY 21, 2023

A recent BakerHostetler memo says that M&A lawyers also need to keep the decision in mind during their due diligence review of a potential target. This excerpt provides […]

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John Jenkins

APRIL 14, 2022

Last week, I blogged about ESG due diligence, which has gone from a buzzword to a high priority item in M&A transactions in a short period of time. 10) provides an overview of privacy and cybersecurity diligence issues. Privacy & cybersecurity concerns have followed a similar path. This Sidley memo (p.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Declining valuations are the backdrop of the current technology M&A landscape worldwide, and intellectual property is a key value driver from the vantage point of a potential acquiror, so when it comes to due diligence for technology acquisitions, there are several pitfalls to avoid, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

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Concannon Miller

APRIL 19, 2022

Both sides will require certain due diligence procedures, which take time and patience to get through. When it comes to selling your business, you must consider the buyer's perspective — not just your own — to get the deal done. Here's what to expect, including some tax considerations.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The due diligence process is a critical part of every M&A transaction, and in today’s data-driven world, having relevant and accurate company data has never been more important. Edwards Deming that emphasizes the importance of data analysis in business decision making.

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