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      You are facing an important strategic decision such as the acquisition or sale of a company, a business unit or a portfolio. You are not only interested in evaluating key financial figures, but increasingly also in assessing technological and sustainability-related factors.

      In a dynamic market environment, you want to recognise risks at an early stage, make targeted use of opportunities and make well-founded decisions. You therefore need due diligence that goes beyond traditional financial analyses, with a holistic view of the business model, market environment, regulatory requirements and ESG aspects.

      Our support services

      Today more than ever, the successful purchase or sale of a company, business unit or portfolio requires a precise assessment of value potential, opportunities and risks under increasingly complex market conditions.

      Our due diligence services are based on an integrated approach. Through our sector-specific approach to finance, tax, IT, ESG, commercial and operational due diligence, we create transparency throughout the entire transaction process - from strategic evaluation to implementation in contractual documents.

      KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is happy to take on the legal part of the due diligence, and together we ensure a seamless integration of legal and commercial aspects.

      Our services at a glance:

      • Structured analysis and preparation of relevant information
      • Derivation of specific recommendations for your negotiations and contract design, including post-merger integration aspects
      • Integration of ESG and sustainability aspects

       

      Whether modular individual analyses or fully integrated solutions - we consistently align our due diligence services with your strategic objectives and accompany you through every phase of your transaction with foresight and industry expertise.

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      Christian Prokesch

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Transaction Services

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

      Due Diligence Advisory for well-informed decisions

      Due diligence provides transparency regarding a company’s opportunities, risks and value drivers. Particularly in the case of company acquisitions, equity investments or strategic investments, management needs robust analyses before far-reaching decisions are taken.

      KPMG supports clients with an integrated due diligence approach that brings together financial, tax, commercial and operational considerations. The aim is to identify information relevant to decision-making at an early stage and to support the transaction with a clear understanding of risks, synergies and value potential.

      KPMG provides support throughout the entire acquisition process

      KPMG supports management, investors and companies from the initial assessment of a target through to the preparation of negotiations and implementation. The results of the due diligence are presented clearly, so that options for action, deal-breakers and points for negotiation become transparent.

      KPMG is happy to assist in defining the relevant areas for review, setting up the analysis efficiently and translating the results into concrete transaction decisions. Ready to discuss this further? Contact KPMG.

      Frequently asked questions

      Due diligence is the structured review of a company prior to a transaction. It identifies opportunities, risks and value drivers, thereby supporting well-informed decisions regarding acquisitions, equity investments or other investments.

      Due diligence advisory is advisable when companies, investors or management are preparing for a transaction and wish to understand financial, tax or operational risks at an early stage.

      Due diligence advisory from KPMG can include financial, tax, commercial and operational analyses. The specific scope depends on the transaction objective, industry, available data and decision-making requirements.