Due Diligence

Proper investigation of a merger or acquisition candidate is crucial to the success of your transaction. Identifying risks early, analyzing accurate financial information, and thoroughly understanding the intricacies of the target business can help you realize greater returns when the transaction is completed. At Windes & McClaughry, we know that you need a trusted advisor to not only provide accurate data and identify risks, but help you create solutions and a sound merger or acquisition plan.

Our expertise in the due diligence process adds significant value. We have participated in the due diligence process for numerous companies on both the buy and sell side. We have identified issues and recommended solutions that maximize the objectives of our clients. Our focus on the protection of our clients has resulted in both the maximization of the proceeds to our sell clients, while minimizing the risk of adjustments post sale. For those clients purchasing businesses, we have minimized the cost to our clients and recommended the most appropriate structure, while identifying risks to ensure they are adequately addressed in the process.

We can provide the following services:

• Evaluation of suitability of merger or acquisition candidate
• Risk identification
• Value enhancement analysis
• Compilation of financial data

For more information, please contact:
Scott J. Dionne, CPA
Fred D. Furry, CPA, MBA
J. Lyle Scheppele, CPA
Peter J. Scribner, CPA