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Best Practices for Due Diligence and Valuation in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2025

Key areas to focus on during due diligence: Financial Due Diligence: Review financial statements, tax returns, and other financial records. Assess the company’s financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow. Identify any potential financial risks or liabilities.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

During preliminary due diligence, the view of valuation is often heavily contingent on the financial information provided by the seller. Sellers are often hesitant to provide in-depth, detailed financial statements without first feeling comfortable that the buyer can successfully close a transaction.

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Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Establish a valuation methodology : Choose the valuation methods that best suit your company and target industry, such as discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions. This will help you determine the appropriate value for potential targets.

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Best Practices for Due Diligence and Valuation in M&A

Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

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