Appendix A
Checklist for a financial due diligence investigation
The review period would typically cover the last three years.
History and commercial activities
- Summary of the legal structure and ownership of and any changes since the last annual return
- Brief account of history, locations and nature of business
- Copy of the latest business plan and/or any corporate brochures
- Description of products/services and any other trading activities
- Details of main competitors and market position, including estimated market share and any recent industry surveys
- Details of key customers including terms of trade and an analysis of turnover by customer during the review period
- Details of key suppliers including terms of trade and an analysis of purchases ...