Due Diligence

Whether you are buying, selling or merging a business, due diligence is an important part of the deal making process.

RBK’s Corporate Finance team provides due diligence services that include:

  • Commercial due diligence: this involves assessment of industry specific factors such as key financial drivers, growth rates, future growth prospects, competitor and customer reviews.
  • Financial due diligence: this involves a detailed examination of the financial accounts of a business.
  • Operational due diligence: this involves a thorough analysis of the day to day activities of the business.
  • Tax due diligence: this involves a thorough analysis of past liabilities, present and potential future tax risks.

Advantages of Due Diligence

For purchasers, a due diligence report can uncover previously unidentified issues, risk, costs etc and highlights potential deal breakers improving acquisition decision-making.

For vendors, due diligence at an early stage in the disposal process minimises the risk of price reductions later. A due diligence report provides a clear, independent perspective on your business which may also attract potential purchasers.

Key Elements of Due Diligence

When carrying out a due diligence assignment, our Corporate Finance team will:

  • Critically review the business under investigation from a number of perspectives
  • Identify any potential issues / deal breakers at the earliest opportunity
  • Give our point of view on key issues
  • Address your key questions and concerns
  • Provide assurance on the quality of the target business.

We take a flexible approach to our transaction support services and tailor our services to meet your individual business requirements.

Other Corporate Finance services

Business Valuation At RBK, our broad sectoral experience coupled with insights from our international network’s private company transaction database allows us to bring a practical and market focused approach to every valuation we complete. Selling your Business When you are considering selling your business, timing is everything. Market conditions can add significant value but, equally, they can hinder achieving the optimum price. Good planning is essential if you are to be ready to sell at the right time.
Financial Modelling A robust financial modelling process will help you make confident pricing, investment and transaction decisions for your business and will enhance your credibility with your financiers and other stakeholders. The Treasury Hub In June 2018, RBK collaborated with Treasury Solutions to announce a new service offering “The Treasury Hub”, combining the experience and expertise of both our firms and three other advisory firms nationwide.
Mergers & Acquisitions RBK’s Corporate Finance team works with Irish and overseas companies who are seeking to accelerate their growth by merger or acquisition. Our direct advice, support and process management focuses on the transaction while recognising the importance of maintaining the continuing operations of your existing business. Transaction Support M&A deals require careful planning, clear financial analysis and effective coordination between multiple advisers. Having the right financial insight at each stage of the process can significantly improve the quality and outcome of a transaction.
Raising Finance When your business wants to raise new finance, the first step is matching your funding source to the opportunity.
Business Valuation At RBK, our broad sectoral experience coupled with insights from our international network’s private company transaction database allows us to bring a practical and market focused approach to every valuation we complete. Selling your Business When you are considering selling your business, timing is everything. Market conditions can add significant value but, equally, they can hinder achieving the optimum price. Good planning is essential if you are to be ready to sell at the right time.
Financial Modelling A robust financial modelling process will help you make confident pricing, investment and transaction decisions for your business and will enhance your credibility with your financiers and other stakeholders. The Treasury Hub In June 2018, RBK collaborated with Treasury Solutions to announce a new service offering “The Treasury Hub”, combining the experience and expertise of both our firms and three other advisory firms nationwide.
Mergers & Acquisitions RBK’s Corporate Finance team works with Irish and overseas companies who are seeking to accelerate their growth by merger or acquisition. Our direct advice, support and process management focuses on the transaction while recognising the importance of maintaining the continuing operations of your existing business. Transaction Support M&A deals require careful planning, clear financial analysis and effective coordination between multiple advisers. Having the right financial insight at each stage of the process can significantly improve the quality and outcome of a transaction.
Raising Finance When your business wants to raise new finance, the first step is matching your funding source to the opportunity.
Business Valuation At RBK, our broad sectoral experience coupled with insights from our international network’s private company transaction database allows us to bring a practical and market focused approach to every valuation we complete. Selling your Business When you are considering selling your business, timing is everything. Market conditions can add significant value but, equally, they can hinder achieving the optimum price. Good planning is essential if you are to be ready to sell at the right time.
Financial Modelling A robust financial modelling process will help you make confident pricing, investment and transaction decisions for your business and will enhance your credibility with your financiers and other stakeholders. The Treasury Hub In June 2018, RBK collaborated with Treasury Solutions to announce a new service offering “The Treasury Hub”, combining the experience and expertise of both our firms and three other advisory firms nationwide.
Mergers & Acquisitions RBK’s Corporate Finance team works with Irish and overseas companies who are seeking to accelerate their growth by merger or acquisition. Our direct advice, support and process management focuses on the transaction while recognising the importance of maintaining the continuing operations of your existing business. Transaction Support M&A deals require careful planning, clear financial analysis and effective coordination between multiple advisers. Having the right financial insight at each stage of the process can significantly improve the quality and outcome of a transaction.
Raising Finance When your business wants to raise new finance, the first step is matching your funding source to the opportunity.

Team members

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a maroon blazer and a necklace, smiles at the camera. The background is softly blurred with natural light and greenery visible. Jennifer Brennan

Corporate Finance Associate Partner

Tel: +353 90 6480600
A smiling man with short grey hair wearing a dark suit and white shirt stands indoors in a modern, bright office setting with blurred background elements. Aidan Heavey

Corporate Finance Associate Partner

Tel: +353 1 6440100

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