Due Diligence Masterclass

Introduction

This in-depth program offers participants a thorough understanding of due diligence methodologies and best practices across diverse industries. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the expertise and skills needed to perform comprehensive and effective due diligence investigations

How you will benefit

Understand the purpose and scope of due diligence investigations across different industries (e.g., M&A, private equity, real estate, legal).
Develop a structured approach to conducting due diligence, including planning, execution, and reporting.
Master key due diligence areas such as financial, legal, operational, environmental, and social due diligence.
Learn to identify and assess key risks and potential issues.
Develop strong analytical and investigative skills.
Enhance communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
Learn to use data analysis and technology tools to enhance due diligence efficiency.

Who should attend

Investment or strategy professionals
Finance managers, business analysts, equity analysts, bankers, portfolio managers
Finance directors, development directors, directors of strategy
Functional/ department heads and decision-making professionals
Financial professionals, such as CPAs and CFAs
Business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and consultants
Corporate financiers, corporate planners, in-house lawyers, and company secretaries
Any other professionals who want to upgrade their skills in due diligence

What you will cover

What is due diligence, when is it required, and why should it be conducted?
Importance of planning and control of due diligence
Phases of due diligence
Sources of due diligence data
Real-life examples of trade debacles that resulted from inefficient due diligence protocols

Financial and commercial due diligence
Employee/HR due diligence
Legal due diligence, contracts, leases and obligations
Fixed assets due diligence
Systems and IT due diligence
Environmental due diligence

The Phases Of Due Diligence
Strategy, planning, and data analysis in due diligence
Verification, negotiation, and completion of due diligence
Post due diligence transactions and comfort letters

Developing the right team
Preparation of a checklist
Collection of information
Creation of Data room
Review of documents
Finalize reports and findings

Role of a data room in due diligence
Types of data rooms
Physical data room vs. virtual data room

What is the right team?
Composition of the team
Delegation of the role and responsibilities of financial experts, business analysts, and legal professionals in the due diligence team

How to collect the information?
What kinds of information should be collected?
How to analyze the company information?
Review of the company’s competitors and industry

Importance of planning in due diligence
Protocols for drafting a workable due diligence plan
Naming the essential actions, targets, and deliverable s
Significance of continual assessment and assignment supervision

Different types of reports
How to organize your findings?
Prevent the usual snags in business report writing
Comprehending the components of an ideal due diligence report

Features and objectives of financial due diligence
Who should undertake financial due diligence?
How to manage critical information like purchase analyses, sales info, assets valuation, and acquisition audit
Accounting policies and conformation to prescribed standards and norms
Audited financial statements and analysis

Features and principles of commercial due diligence
Correlation between financial and commercial due diligence
Various areas to be covered
Business risks and other disadvantages

Analysis of employee demographics, employee terms and agreements, and HR company policies
Assessment of targets compensation structure and benefit plans
Determination of any complaints against KMP
Finalization of the list of employees in the core management team including the board of directors and key management executives
Review of transition challenges inhuman resources in M&A

Points to cover in legal, due diligence
Review of pending litigation’s and its financial implication
Adjustment of financial liabilities resulting from the litigation with valuation
Licenses and permissions including environmental permissions and its risk on the business
Key legal documents, such as incorporation, funding and loan documentation, contracts, and insurance and their financial implication and uncertainty on the business

Features and objectives of environmental due diligence
Principal players in environmental due diligence
Structure of environmental due diligence
Area to cover including terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric expulsions, contamination due to toxic waste disposal
Civil and criminal outcomes due to negligence