Defining Universal Components of a "Diligence Dream Team"
Contributed by Mergermarket, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
Thorough preparation, effective team organization and clear communication are the driving factors behind successful due diligence. However, defining the universal components of a so-called “diligence dream team” is difficult as no two teams — or deals — are alike.
With an emphasis on examining team structure and communication challenges, RR Donnelley, in conjunction with Mergermarket, is pleased to present Due Diligence Roadmap: Managing the Buy-Side. This report, the second in the series, provides important findings on which members of the due diligence team are the most vital to the process and what challenges respondents often face when communicating with teams across the globe.
Key findings include:
- About three-quarters of respondents said legal advisors play one of the most important roles during the due diligence process.
- Half of all respondents indicated that the success of post-merger integration depends entirely or to a large extent on whether the two teams collaborate actively.
- 50% of respondents indicated that one of the biggest challenges to maintaining effective communication with a target company is the target's unwillingness to share critical information.
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