- You would like a clear picture of the tax, legal and financial risks involved in acquiring a company?
- You want an overview of all opportunities and possibilities both nationally and internationally?
- You wish to be prepared to be able to sell at maximum value?
A tailor-made due diligence study?
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A review of the books or due diligence is a necessary part of any business transfer. It provides you with clear insight through a thorough and independent analysis of historical figures.
As a buyer or seller, this information puts you in a strong position to start negotiations. You can adjust your valuation and pricing and hedge yourself against certain risks. Moreover, you get an overview of the points that can be optimized.
Tax, legal, financial, social and sustainability due diligence
Based on the results, we look at the impact on the value, and we check which optimizations are possible. We offer a review of the books in the following domains:
Financial due diligence
Are the historical figures still representative? How do the past results and the debt situation look? What is the company’s working capital requirement?
Tax due diligence
Is the company complying with the tax regulations? Were any irregularities observed? What is the best way to structure the transaction?
Legal due diligence
Do all contracts comply with applicable regulations? Are there pending claims?
HR due diligence
How do the salary packages of the employees look? Are the employment agreements and labour regulations still up to date?
Sustainability due diligence
To what extent is the company prepared for the increasing ESG and sustainability demands? What is the impact on the business model and the intrinsic value of the company?
Due diligence study in case of acquisition or selling of a company
Vendor due diligence
In a vendor due diligence or vendor assist report, we provide a clear insight into the financial figures and the main risks and opportunities when selling. Afterwards, we guide you through the report and discuss the results with you.
Thanks to this comprehensive assessment, you will be well-prepared to address any questions from the counterparty throughout the M&A process. Moreover, you can take steps in advance to ensure maximum value creation and a seamless transaction. In addition, you save a lot of time since, as a seller, you only have to go through the entire due diligence process once.
Buy side due diligence
As a buyer, you want to avoid unpleasant surprises. A due diligence investigation identifies the risks and opportunities associated with a takeover. This gives you a complete and objective picture at the start of an acquisition process.
Due diligence in case of international acquisitions
Are you a foreign entrepreneur taking over a company in Belgium or do you have international growth plans? Does the target company have foreign branches? A foreign takeover involves a number of challenges. Among other things, you need to take local and international legislation into account.
Baker Tilly Belgium is part of Baker Tilly International, a solid network of colleagues based in 141 countries. This enables us to also provide you with further support on international assignments and trajectories.