When you stumble upon financial discrepancies in an M&A deal, it feels like hitting a snag in a high-stakes game. But don't panic! It's all about staying calm and strategic. You'll need to dig deeper into the numbers, assess how they impact the deal's value, and communicate your findings clearly. Sometimes, you might have to renegotiate terms or even prepare for tough decisions. But remember, every challenge is an opportunity to sharpen your skills. How would you tackle such a twist in your M&A adventure?
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As a company with 20+ year strategy of thoughtful combinations of capabilities – several of which I have been a part of and none of which have been “easy” – it was great to share an insight with you in this Forbes article, “20 Ways to Mitigate M&A Financial Risks” and interesting to read tips from what others have found successful. Spoiler: consider the cultural fit. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eG5mtXd4
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CFOs’ ability to understand financial data on a deeper level than their colleagues gives them a unique vantage point. As their executive team’s main source of objective truth, CFOs can keep internal discussions grounded in reality by carefully evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of potential deals. #privateequity #valuecreation #cfoadvisory #mergersandacquisition #portfoliocompany
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Hundreds of questions deep into due diligence. One document is referenced more than any others. It is the central document of most due diligence processes. A good one will make your DD process much more straightforward. No surprises for guessing. That document is your financial model. Having a model produced by someone on your deal team, present during the DD phase can turn an unbearable process into just a difficult process. A good model which you can reconcile to your fin stats and your accounting records is 101 for getting through DD. It reassures the buy side and supports the valuation. Will it cost? - sure, ROI? – you bet. Happy Monday John
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why do companies get financial due diligence done? let's get right into it👇 Imagine a scenario where 'Company X' is eyeing 'Company Y', considering an investment or acquisition. what will be their major doubts? => What if 'Company X' goes ahead and invests or buys 'Company Y' and pays 'Company Y' based on its profits or its revenue numbers and then immediately after this transaction realizes that all those numbers are not true? Basically, 'Company Y' turned out to be a fraudulent company. => What if 'Company X' is convinced that 'Company Y' isn't fraudulent and it has decided to invest, let's say $1mn in 'Company Y', but after some time realizes that 'Company Y' was actually worth only say, $500k? or => What if 'Company X' is convinced that 'Company Y' isn't fraudulent and is also convinced that $1mn is fair value, but is wondering how did 'Company Y' make this much money, how did it become so valuable? How stable are its revenues how stable are its customers, who are its suppliers how reliable are those customers and suppliers? To address these doubts and more, any entity looking to invest in or acquire another company wants to carry out a Financial Due Diligence. It's like a financial fact-check, ensuring they're not walking into a financial minefield. In essence, it's all about protecting your hard-earned money and making informed decisions. That's why companies prioritize Financial Due Diligence in their strategic moves! 💰🔐 let me know your thoughts in the comments. . . Follow me (Nihar Setia) for more such business and financial content. #business #management #strategy #startup #finance #Investing #FinancialDueDiligence #InvestmentSecurity #BusinessAcquisition
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How do you determine the financial due diligence of the deal? Financial due diligence is an investigative analysis of a company's financial performance. Like an audit, financial due diligence is conducted by outsiders looking to gain a better understanding of the financial situation that the company finds itself in, and its prospects for the future. Financial due diligence also sets out to uncover issues that might not be readily apparent in the financial statements. After discovering the incentive of the seller, go ahead and get all the financial details on the table, so that you can start working with the vendor to create a business that meets their most important needs and has an equitable profit for you. The process begins by analyzing 5 years of financial statements. 1. Income Statement (past five years) Check for the volatility of earnings across periods. If earnings are volatile, be sure to establish exactly what’s driving that volatility and whether it’s likely to continue. Closely examine expenses, see if there are areas where expenses seem irregularly high, and investigate why this is the case. Examples could be salaries growing faster than overall revenue, marketing expenses that aren’t reflected in growing revenues Understand the quality of earnings. Are headline revenue figures being driven by one big client or several clients? If one client were to leave the stable of clients, would revenue collapse? Or are more clients being added all the time and staying for longer? Look for exceptional items. Sellers often draw attention to one-off items that affect operating income. For example, a strike led to a factory shutdown for two weeks. Ask yourself: Is this an extraordinary item or one that can be expected over 5 years of operating? 2. Balance Sheets (past five years) Evaluate the target’s marketable assets (i.e. those that can be liquidated). Assess whether these assets could be sold for considerably more/less than the carrying value on the balance sheet. Evaluate other potentially marketable assets not used in day-to-day operations, such as patents and unused property. These also have the potential to generate hidden value in the transaction. Pay particular attention to the debt-equity ratio, checking how it stands up against your own firm’s ratio and that of the industry at large. As a rule of thumb, there should be less debt in the target company’s make-up than that in your own.
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Over the next five days we're going to be discussing one of the most important steps in the process of either buying or selling a small business. Due Diligence: Due diligence is a critical process in any business transaction, especially when buying or selling a small business. It involves a thorough investigation to ensure that all facts are known before entering into a transaction. Here are the five most important components of due diligence: Financial Analysis: This involves reviewing the financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant financial documents of the business. It’s crucial to understand the financial health of the company, including its revenue streams, profitability, debt levels, and cash flow. For example, in the acquisition of a company, if the financial due diligence reveals inconsistent cash flow or significant debt not previously disclosed, it could significantly alter the valuation or even halt the deal. Potential Risks: Overlooking financial due diligence can lead to overpaying for a business, inheriting unknown debts, or investing in a company with falsified financial health. #FinancialHealth #RevenueInsight #DebtManagement #ProfitablePathways
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The joy of Due Diligence… Let’s break down the fundamental components 📊 Financial Due Diligence: Dissecting the target company’s financial statements, to assess profitability, cash flow, assets, and debt levels. ⚖ Legal Due Diligence: Scrutinizing contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance to uncover any hidden legal liabilities and intellectual property issues, and ensure that the deal aligns with all necessary regulations. 📈 Market Due Diligence: What’s the long-term viability of this deal? We’re talking Target Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Customer Analysis, Industry Trends & Growth Potential. 🏗 Operational Due Diligence: A deep dive into evaluating management capabilities, investigating the efficiency of internal processes, and assessing the company culture. Highlighting any potential inefficiencies, differences in cultures, and possible risks related to production or delivery Spending the time to uncover critical information beneath the surface empowers informed decision-making and mitigates the risk of any potential red flags. FinTeam offers BOV reports to help small businesses understand their true value. Contact us today! To read the full article click below... #businessvaluation #MandA #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #financialplanning
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