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Framework
- Define the transaction perimeter, business objectives, timing and materiality thresholds before opening the diligence process.
- Organize corporate, financing, commercial, employment, intellectual property, regulatory, litigation and tax workstreams around the target and transaction structure.
- Escalate material findings into the transaction documents, including conditions, covenants, representations, indemnity or other risk-allocation mechanisms where appropriate.
- Maintain a decision log so business teams understand which findings require action before signing, before closing or after closing.
Information to organize
- Current organizational chart and capitalization records
- Material contracts and financing documents
- Regulatory, litigation and compliance materials
Next step
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