Conducting financial analysis of a potential target company is normally handled by our clients own M&A departments or by our partners in bulge bracket investment banks with an extensive track record in Russia.

However, in the context of making acquisitions or entering into a joint-venture a more in-depth due diligence is required. The value of information and assessing it professionally can be the difference between possible failure and success. With this in mind, we offer comprehensive analysis of the following issues:

Analysis of legal entities within the target company
Mitigating uncertainties regarding potential partners, subcontractors and other associates.
Asset allocation & balance sheet analysis - is the information provided accurate?
Shareholders' backgrounds, ownership in other companies, etc.
Historical analysis - are there former owners who still holdinfluence that affects the business or client relationships?
Are there additional stakeholders? If so, what influence do they have on the business?
Patent rights - is the brand of the company secured?
Analysis of senior management
Possible lawsuite threats
Political assessment of the company. Is it worth paying a high premium in order to get to access specific clients?
Vertical analysis of suppliers and clients
Negotiation assistance