How to use the due diligence handbook
Overview of entity
Compatibility with investment/acquisition objectives
Capitalization and ownership
Organization and management
Relationships with outside organizations
Description of products and/or services
Revenues and market share
Marketing operations
Customer service
Inventory control and purchasing
Production
Physical distribution
Computer, communications and information systems
Financial management
Legal affairs
Security and safety
Human resources
Land and buildings
Introduction to financial analyses
Balance sheet analysis : liabilities
Revenues
Operating expenses
Income taxes
Net income
Capital expenditures
Cash flow
Financial ratio analysis
Income statement projections
Balance sheet projections
Cash flow projections
Due diligence checklists
Transaction-specific due diligence checklists for acquisitions or investments on specific dealings in selected industries
Sample forms related to effective due diligence
Due diligence checklists for special situations.