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Meaning of Due Diligence
Review (DDR) Due Diligence What is it? Scope of DDR Who Conducts DDR Situations calling for DDR Types of DDR Introduction to Financial DDR Types of Financial DDR Process involved in Financial DDR
DDR Practical Situations in DDR Findings and their Impact Impact of findings from other Due Diligences Limitations Risks Involved Steps to Mitigate Risks Reporting
Meaning of DDR
Dictionary Meaning of Due is Sufficient & Diligence
is Persistent effort or work. It is an investigation into the affairs of an entity prior to its acquisition, flotation, restructuring or other similar transaction Due Diligence Review is a process whereby an individual or an organization seeks sufficient information about a business entity to reach an informed judgment as to its value for a specific purpose.
about: A target Company Its Business; and The Environment in which the target company operates Objective: To ensure that prospective investors make and informed investment decision
analysis A fact gathering exercise with focused analysis of information Understanding the industry of the target Reasonable level of enquiry on the affairs having material impact on the prospects of the business Evaluation of business model and key business practices
Scope of DDR
Scope is determined by the client.
The degree of diligence required
in any given review cannot be precisely defined. Purpose for review defines what is due or sufficient diligence. Extent of the review required is a judgment call. Engagement letter with the client is important.
acquisition Investment banker considering underwriting a public security Banker considering the grant of a loan Venture Capitalist considering an Investment Seller of a business commissioning a DDR Lead Investment Banker in case of IPO as per SEBI Norms
Types of DDR
Business Due Diligence
Legal Due Diligence Tax Due Diligence
Types of DDR
Business Due Diligence
A review of the market for the company's product A background check on the founders and key management team Analysis of the Company's competition Existing Market Share Expansion plans Analysis of Comparative Profitability & reasons for deviation if material Discussions with the Company's key customers Review of management structure High dependence on single customer/supplier High dependence on Government policies
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Types of DDR
Legal Due Diligence
Looks at identifying issues related to contractual obligations which have not been fulfilled by the Company. Review of key contracts related to customers, suppliers, employees and services. Review of agreements/filings related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property rights, etc
Compliance with the Companies Act and various other statutes applicable to the Target
Review of Litigation for and against the Company.
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Types of DDR
Tax Due Diligence
Identifies and quantifies areas of tax risk to the extent possible and assesses future tax implications Deals not only with historical liabilities but also assesses future tax implications and finds opportunities to minimize tax Tax implications of the various possible structures Tax DDR is a key ingredient in assessing whether to proceed with a deal
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Types of DDR
System (IT) Due Diligence
Confidence that the IT assets supporting the business are up to the task Review the framework for hardware and software Review of the Disaster Management Plan Coordination that all the softwares are working in sync and there is no conflict between any of them.
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Types of DDR
Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental due diligence is the systematic identification of the environmental risks and liabilities associated with an organisation's sites and operations
Provides the acquirer with a detailed assessment of the historic, current and potential future environmental risks associated with the target organisation's sites and operations.
Review the environmental setting and history of the site Assess the site conditions, operations and management Confirm legal compliance and pollution incidents from regulatory authorities The internal environmental norms of the acquirer are met Review contractual and other associated risks
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Types of DDR
Human Resource Due Diligence
Human resource due diligence attempts to evaluate how people are managed between the two companies
What is the appropriate mix of pay and benefits for the new organization?
What incentive programs are needed to retain essential personnel after the acquisition is announced?
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Due Diligence commissioned by the acquirer Focused on areas of interest for potential acquirers (financial or strategic)
Not equivalent to full scale due diligence Focus on certain key areas based on the level of comfort desired by the Client
Full Scale
Focus on all major aspects of financial statements Extent of detail is more as compared to limited due diligence
Methodology
Quick Appraisal Terms of Reference Information Checklist
Field Work
Identifying Issues
Company Operations
This would involve understanding the business model of the target and the value chain of its business. Other than the main value creating functions viz. procurement and its logistics, production, marketing and sales and distribution logistics, attention is also given to the functions that support these activities.
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Cash Flows
Analysing cash flows generated from operations and how the same are employed Understanding the level, stability, timing and certainty of future cash flows Analysis of working capital along with discussion on normal, average level of working capital
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Other Areas
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Practical Situations
Fixed Assets Underused/obsolete plant & machinery Assets carried at much more than current market value due to capitalization of revenue expenditure or foreign exchange fluctuation Capitalization of interest in an expansion project subsequent to stoppage of the construction work Litigated assets & property Adjustments for capitalization of assets, software expenses, etc
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Practical Situations
Investments Target co. sold subsidiaries/business & agreed to take over and indemnify all liabilities of the same prior to the date of transfer, which were not reflected in the targets books of accounts Investments carried at cost though realizable value is much lower Investments carrying a very low rate of income/ return
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Practical Situations
Working Capital Uncollected/ uncollectible receivables Obsolete, slow & non-moving inventories or inventories valued above Net Realizable Value Adjustment for Inventories with old names/logos in the case of hotel industry Group company balances under reconciliation, etc Deferred Revenue Expenditure Deferred revenue expenditure included under advances or not normally deferrable
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Practical Situations
Taxes Tax liabilities under Direct & Indirect taxes Pending final assessment of customs duty where provisional assessment only has been completed Non availability of TDS Certificates Adjustment for possible liability arising out of nonsubmission of Forms C & F Delays and non-payment of direct and indirect taxes Liability on account of EPCG
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Practical Situations
Other Claims Environmental problems/claims, third party claims Huge labour claims under negotiation when the labour wage agreement has already expired Non-funded gratuity/superannuation/leave salary liabilities Non-compliance with enactments such as the Income Tax Act, FEMA/FERA, Customs Act, etc. that could result in litigation & levy of penalties Product warranties, defects & other liability claims, product returns & discounts, liquidated damages for late deliveries
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Practical Situations
Off Balance Sheet Items Target co. may not show any show cause notices which have not matured into demands as contingent liabilities. These may be material & important Target co. may have given Letters of Comfort to banks & FIs. Since these are not guarantees, these may not be disclosed in its balance sheet Commitments including long term contracts Agreement to buy back shares sold at a stated price Future lease liabilities
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Practical Situations
Profit & Loss Items Identifying seasonality in sales, dependency on customers Assessing the impact of customers gained / lost on the bottom line Dependency on customers/suppliers Revenue recognition and cut off procedures Items of one off / non recurring nature Impact of stand alone costs
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Issues related to strengthening of the information system. Issues with regards to all necessary safeguards being in place when an emergency occurs Environmental Due Diligence Penalties/liabilities with regards to non-compliance of environmental guidelines issued by the respective authorities. Costs involved with aligning/synchronization the environmental guidelines of the acquirer Human Resources Due Diligence Costs involved with aligning the pay scales of acquirer and target. In case there is excess staff on the roles of the target then severance costs to be looked into.
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Limitations
For Service Providers Limited scope of review fixed by the client /acquirer Titles & ownership Too much to see in too little time
For Acquirers/Investors Inability to determine the scope Inability to ensure proper co-ordination between service providers
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Risks Involved
For Service Providers Failing to meet the needs of the party commissioning a due diligence Financial indemnification of the consequential loss
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Risks Involved
For Acquirer/Investor The investor may pay higher than the fair price for acquisition The investment performance may not be upto the expectation or may perform badly A bad strategic investment may result in losing a considerable market share or reputation
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Reporting Aspects
Identifying Issues Identified issues to be discussed with Mgmt & other advisors Replies from Management Resolve issues identified Preparation of Draft Report Draft report submitted Discussion on the Draft Report Issue of Final Report
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To Conclude ..
Due Diligence plays an important role in identifying, quantifying and reducing the risks of an acquisition.
Although Due Diligence focuses on negative information, the aim is not to raise obstacles to transactions, but rather to facilitate transactions by identifying problems and risks by devising solutions to problems or devices to reduce or manage the risks involved in corporate acquisitions.
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