The A to Z of Due Diligence: high level view
April 26, 2010 1 Comment
In the coming blog posts, I will be covering some key aspects of the due diligence when acquiring a company. But to begin, here is the high level view from A to Z of the typical due diligence list. I will review specific points (and more based on your feedback) in the coming days and weeks.
A- Identification of the Company
B- Identification of the Authorized Representative
C- History of the Company
D- Corporate Information
- Certificate or Articles
- Governmental Notices
- Minutes and Resolutions
- Incorporators
- Directors
- Senior Executives or Officers
- Shareholders
- Securities
- Share Transfers
- Share Certificates
- Agreements Relating to Shares of the Company
- Subsidiaries and Other Entities
- Business Plan
- Relationships Between Individuals
- Suretyships and Guarantees Granted in Favour of the Company
- Corporate Operations
- Numbers Attributed to the Company by Various Governmental Organizations
E- Accounting Information
F- Tax Information
G- Financial Information
H- Legal Information
I- Compliance With Laws
J- Intellectual Property
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Patents
- Industrial Designs
- Trade Secrets
- Technological Processes
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
K- Machinery, Tools and Equipment
L- Products and Services
M- Computer
N- Immovables
O- Insurance
P- Internet / Web sites
Q- Environment
R- Operations
S- Franchise
T- Marketing
V- Suppliers, Subcontractors and Consultants
W- Employees
X- Competition
Y- Research and Development
Z- Miscellaneous
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