M&A Due Diligence

Required Inputs

Target Company: Name, industry, size (revenue, EBITDA, headcount), and brief description.
Transaction Type: Buy-side (acquirer's perspective) or sell-side / vendor DD (seller preparing for market).
Deal Thesis: Strategic rationale — why this acquisition makes sense (synergies, market access, capability, scale, vertical integration).
Deal Structure: Asset deal vs. share deal; expected consideration type (cash, stock, earnout).
Timeline: Expected DD window (typically 4-8 weeks); exclusivity expiration date if applicable.
Budget / Scope Constraints: Which workstreams are in scope; any areas requiring specialist advisors.

Scope varies significantly between buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Buy-Side DD Focus: