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The Value of Due Diligence
In the business world, due diligence is commonly used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, where one company intends to buy another. In these cases, due diligence typically refers to the process of investigating a target company's financial and operational condition prior to the acquisition. The goal is to identify any potential problems or risks that could lessen the value of the target company or make the deal less attractive. Failure to conduct due diligence can have severe consequences, as illustrated by the Enron scandal.
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The Value of Due Diligence
In the business world, due diligence is commonly used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, where one company intends to buy another. In these cases, due diligence typically refers to the process of investigating a target company's financial and operational condition prior to the acquisition. The goal is to identify any potential problems or risks that could lessen the value of the target company or make the deal less attractive. Failure to conduct due diligence can have severe consequences, as illustrated by the Enron scandal.
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From voluntary to mandatory ESG: How banks can future-proof their operations
As we move from voluntary ESG initiatives to mandatory legislation, we explore what the banking sector needs to prioritise.
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Lessons on big data from the healthcare sector
The healthcare sector is still experimenting with using big data but, as Anne McGeorge the national managing partner of healthcare at Grant Thornton US shares, it already has plenty to teach us about the benefits and challenges of big data analytics.
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Preparing for the return of travel
From liquidity to debt and restructuring, we address the diverse and complex
challenges faced by airlines, leasing companies and aircraft funds in particular.
We also consider implications for employers and how financial planning for the
medium and long term will be affected.
Investment in research and development (R&D) is a critical factor for growth and innovation in the global mid-market, according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR). Our latest research, among nearly 5,000 business leaders in 30+ economies, shows R&D investment expectations at a record high as firms focus their investments on quality rather than quantity.
How can your business use R&D as a catalyst for global growth? And how can firms make the most of government R&D incentives, both locally and internationally, to invest for long-term growth?
Explore our data and latest insights below.
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