Due diligence
We tell buyers and lenders what they are really paying for, in three to eight weeks, led by Priya Raman, with a red flag report by day ten.
2.3
Buy side review of a healthcare services group, £3.1m off the price, May 2026
Read the case
2012
Reviews, 2025
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3 to 8 weeks
Who it is for
In their own words.
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“We know the market. We need to know this company’s numbers.”
Boards buying a business they will run.
“We need an independent view before the investment committee.”
Private equity, family offices and lenders.
“We want to find what a buyer will find, before they do.”
Owners commissioning a review before going to market.
The problem it solves
Know before you sign.
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The price is in the detail
Most of what changes a price sits in the adjustments: one off costs, working capital, debt that is not called debt. We find them early and put a number on each one.
Overpaying
Hidden debt
Earnings that do not repeat
What is included, and how long
Five stages, red flags first.
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- Scope and data request, week 1
- Red flag report, by day ten
- Quality of earnings, week 2 to 6
- Net debt and working capital, week 3 to 6
- Final report, week 7 to 8
Three to eight weeks, depending on scope and data. Typical ranges from our reviews since 2020.
How fees are set
Agreed in writing, before any work starts.
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Fixed fee per scope
A fixed fee agreed against a written scope before work starts. If the scope changes, we agree the change in writing first.
Red flag report
Fixed fee
Full report
Fixed fee
Changes
Agreed in writing
What owners ask us about this work.
Next step
Speak to the partner who leads this work.
We reply within one working day, Monday to Friday.
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