What due diligence covers
Due diligence is the disciplined review of a business before a deal closes: its financials, operations, customers, contracts and risks. Mava conducts buy-side diligence to protect acquirers and sell-side preparation to keep a deal on track.
We confirm that the business is what it appears to be, quantify the risks, and give you the facts to negotiate or walk away with confidence.
What is included
- Financial due diligence and quality of earnings
- Commercial and market review
- Customer, contract and concentration analysis
- Operational and systems assessment
- Risk identification and red-flag reporting
- Sell-side preparation to anticipate buyer questions
How it works
Scope
We agree what matters most for this specific deal.
Examine
We dig into financials, operations and contracts.
Validate
We test the numbers and confirm the story holds.
Report
We deliver findings, risks and clear recommendations.
Why it matters
Most failed acquisitions trace back to thin diligence. A rigorous review surfaces the issues that change a price, restructure a deal or stop a bad one, before your money is committed.
Why choose Mava
Quality of earnings
We test whether the profits are real and repeatable.
Risk exposure
We surface the red flags before they cost you.
Clear findings
A report you can negotiate and decide from.
Due diligence is a core part of M&A advisory and any business purchase, and pairs with a grounded valuation.
Industries we serve
We tailor our approach to the realities of your sector:
Serving the tri-state area
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between financial and commercial due diligence?
Financial diligence tests the accuracy and quality of the numbers; commercial diligence assesses the market, customers and competitive position. Strong deals examine both.
What is a quality of earnings analysis?
It is a deeper look at whether reported earnings are sustainable and accurately stated, adjusting for one-time items and accounting choices, so a buyer pays for real cash flow.
Do sellers need due diligence too?
Yes. Sell-side preparation anticipates the buyer's questions, fixes issues in advance and keeps your deal from stalling or repricing late in the process.
How long does due diligence take?
It varies with deal size and complexity, but most reviews run a few weeks. We scope it to the risks that actually matter for your transaction.