An essential stage in many investments is the pre-investment audit - the so-called "due diligence" study. The pre-investment audit services provided by our team consist in a detailed analysis and assessment of all significant areas of the unit's operation, which may be subject to investments, such as:
- analysis of corporate documents of the company (including agreements, statutes, regulations and resolutions of the company's bodies), establishing ownership relations and competence of the authorities;
- analysis of relations with related entities (shareholding structure and corporate relationships);
- analysis of employee documentation (including regulations, collective agreements, employment contracts);
- analysis of key commercial documentation with company partners (concluded agreements, general contract templates used);
- analysis of the state of real estate and key movables; - examination of the current legal status of possessed intangible assets (trademarks, patents, industrial designs) and permits, agreements and administrative decisions issued in relation to the company;
- analysis of court, administrative and court-administrative proceedings pending with the company's participation;
- comprehensive analysis of the financial situation of the company including financial statements, accounting documentation, receivables and public law liabilities;
The aim of the due diligence study is to identify potential economic risks and to estimate the risks associated with the planned investment. In addition, a properly conducted audit may also be a useful tool in the company seeking financing - it will allow it to prepare for the transaction better and allow for removing the irregularities existing in the company before the company is presented to the investor, maybe for a better negotiating position.
