Due diligence

Key areas of focus include: 

(i) financial and operations history
(ii) civil and criminal litigation
(iii) business interests
(iv) corporate and management reputation
(v) undisclosed liabilities etc. 

Typical procedures include (but not limited to): 

■ Review of corporate history, holding companies, affiliates and subsidiaries 

■ Establishment of shareholders, management, registered agent and legal representatives

■ Evaluation of corporate status, business activity and legal domicile

■ Financial statement verification together with origin of wealth and funds

■ Review of banking and credit references

■ Past and outstanding litigation and labor disputes

■ Regulatory violations and actions

■ Tax credit liens

■ Real estate mortgages and deeds

■ Review of distributors, suppliers and vendor relationships

■ Media appearances for any past or present problems

■ Corporate conduct and management style

■ Financial viability and future income streams 

■ Undisclosed capital investments etc.