Due diligence

Replace guesswork in transactions with informed decision-making. Our Due Diligence team, with the experience of having worked on over 100 transactions in 2007 alone, will help protect you from nasty surprises while carrying out...

acquisition of a business in India or overseas
private equity investments
disposal of a business
listing in overseas or Indian markets
project financing or pre-lending reviews

The Grant Thornton approach offers you high quality analysis and valuable business insights to guide your decision-making and reduce your risks when involved in these types of transactions

Who should use due diligence services:

investors and lenders
intermediaries such as investment bankers
businesses involved in a purchase or sale

We are exclusive due diligence providers to several leading private equity houses, Corporates and investment bankers.

Due diligence can provide information and insights on:

the operations of the target business
appropriateness of the accounting policies adopted by the target
the key financial and commercial risks of doing the transaction
warranties and indemnities that should be obtained

The financial due diligence process is a necessity to any transaction and is one in which Grant Thornton Corporate Finance has a long and established track record. Our aim is to enable owners and managers to make such investments with confidence by supporting and advising at every stage. We will help reduce the risk – and stress – of investing at home or in another country.

The quality of our work and responsiveness is appreciated by a wide range of clients across a variety of assignments including:

financial and business due diligence for acquisitive Corporates, private equity and / or debt funded transactions
reporting accountant services for listing (e.g. LSE, AIM)
vendor due diligence
post deal integration and synergy reviews
review of forecasts, model and working capital requirements

Private equity investments

We work for several leading Indian and International Private Equity houses on mature-stage, growth stage and early stage transactions. We pride ourselves in the client feedback that we provide unique inputs on critical business issues that extend far beyond the typical accounting issues identified in diligence.

Cross-Border capabilities

We have significant experience in India out-bound and in-bound transactions. As a member of Grant Thornton International, we have access to offices and resources in more than 100 countries worldwide. Add to that the experience of over 25 India outbound transactions in 2007 alone, you can be confident that you will receive holistic advice and support on cross-border transactions.

Vendor due diligence

If you are looking to raise capital through private placements of from the stock markets, see your business from the investors' perspective well before they come in, through the process of vendor due diligence. This will help identify issues and prepare responses to buyers / investors. Grant Thornton vendor due diligence services will help you situate your business in the best position for successful investment outcomes.