9. Extended Due Diligence Examination and Summative Evaluation for M&As
After the decision has been made, by both parties, and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or letter of intention (LOI) have been sent, it is necessary to perform a due diligence. This process constitutes an examination of all the topics related to acquisition to ensure that the acquiring company has (or both parties in the merger have) all the relevant information of the acquired company before the deal is finished and paid for. This chapter extends the accepted perception regarding the scope of the due diligence. In addition to the normal examinations in such fields as the finance and legal issues, this chapter recommends the performance of a comprehensive examination of ...
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