Conviction before you commit capital.
Quality-of-earnings and financial diligence for buyers and sellers — surfacing what truly drives the numbers, and preparing businesses to withstand institutional scrutiny.
The number on the page is rarely the number that matters. Diligence is how you find the difference.
For buyers, we pressure-test the target's earnings quality, working capital, and key risks before close — so you know exactly what you're paying for. For sellers, we run diligence on your own business first, identifying and fixing the issues a sophisticated buyer will find before they cost you value at the negotiating table. Having sat on the investment side, we know precisely where institutional buyers focus — and we get there first.
What we deliver
A rigorous QoE analysis normalizing EBITDA, isolating one-time items, and validating the true run-rate of the business.
Independent financial diligence on acquisition targets — earnings, margins, customers, and the risks behind the model.
A pre-sale diligence review that finds and resolves issues before they reach a buyer's advisors.
Analysis of normalized working capital targets and net debt — the adjustments that quietly move purchase price.
Building and organizing a clean, complete data room that signals quality and keeps the process moving.
A clear, decision-ready report of findings, adjustments, and risks — with the implications spelled out.
Our process
Scope & Plan
Define objectives, timeline, and the key diligence questions.
Gather & Validate
Collect data and reconcile it to source systems and statements.
Analyze & Normalize
Normalize earnings, working capital, and net debt.
Surface Risk
Identify the issues, quality concerns, and deal implications.
Report & Advise
Deliver findings and advise on the path forward.
Buying or selling a business?
Let's make sure you know what's beneath the numbers before you sign.
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