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Breadth of experience spanning sectors and transaction types Both full format and red flag/exception reporting available Bespoke scoping and subsequent real-time adjustment as required throughout the FDD process Live feedback on key issues and direct access to senior team members Clear, concise, and opinion-led conclusions Track record of successful delivery on challenging timescales Direct impacts on transaction terms set out practically in our findings Dedicated Research and Insights service line focusses on validating assumptions underpinning forecasts and models Significant repeat custom proves our approach provides value for money and quality output Transactions have aborted on the basis of our reporting, testament to the importance of a thorough FDD process Bespoke lines of service Pre-acquisition We are an experienced provider of FDD for acquisitions, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. Synergies, operational compatibilities and deal structuring opportunities are highlighted and explained. Supplementary assurance services provide specialised financial analysis. Pre-investment We have carried out extensive work with private equity and venture capital trust funds. Bespoke scoping and commentary focusses on elements such as KPIs and return on investment. Detailed scenario testing is used to inform investment decisions. Price Bailey has also worked with investees to guide preparations for a successful investment process. Pre-lending We have delivered FDD for main clearing banks, engaging across a broad range of sectors and transaction types. Specialised analysis and commentary focusses on key ratios set out in specific covenants. Vendor due diligence (VDD) This ‘sell-side’ FDD is focused on documenting the financial health of a business before approaching potential acquirers or investors. VDD is highly sought after in the market as an independent indicator of financial responsibility and can be carried out on a timescale tailored to you, streamlining workloads and reducing disruption to your business further along the transaction process. If you would like to discuss financial due diligence opportunities and how we may be able to help your transaction, please contact us below. For information on our regulatory status see www.pricebailey.co.uk/legal. “We thoroughly enjoyed working with Price Bailey on this project. The due diligence report, which focussed on Quality of Earnings and Working Capital, was terrific, being insightful while giving a different perspective on a number of the key areas of focus. Thank you Price Bailey for your support and great service helping us to complete this investment.” Boulder Food Group Recent deals Some examples of our recent work Read more Recent blog You’ve sold your business to an Employee Ownership Trust – now what? 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