Business acquisition
Due Diligence Checklist for Acquiring a Business
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Due diligence is not a formality; it is how the price you agreed becomes the price you should pay. Run it to a checklist and a deadline.
Financial
Three years of statements and tax returns, bank reconciliation of revenue, debtor and creditor ageing, stock accuracy, and add-back verification for every normalisation claimed.
Legal and contractual
Leases, supplier and customer agreements, change-of-control clauses, IP ownership, litigation history, licences and permits.
Employment
Award coverage and compliance, accrued leave, superannuation payments, contractor classification and key-person retention risk.
Customers and suppliers
Concentration analysis, contract terms, pricing history and reference calls where the process allows.
Operations
Plant condition, systems, compliance obligations, insurance history and whether the business genuinely runs without the owner.
1-World Investments Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based trading and investment company. We source commodities, acquire and operate businesses, invest in real estate, and connect local and overseas investors with vetted opportunities through our industry partner network.
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