Due Diligence

Program Evidence	Program Insights
• Target identification based on specific assessment and attractiveness criteria • Detailed analysis of the target business model and performance • Assessment of the targets performance and differentiators vs. the key competition • In-depth satisfaction survey with the target client and supplier base • Analysis of the target's culture and leadership style	• Shortlist of targets, matching a strict set of attractiveness criteria • Assessment of targets' ability to compete in the short to medium term • Areas of potential investment and / or change required to increase competitiveness of the target • Potential fit with the client's existing business model and growth strategies

Program Evidence

Program Insights

• Target identification based on specific assessment and attractiveness criteria

• Detailed analysis of the target business model and performance

• Assessment of the targets performance and differentiators vs. the key competition

• In-depth satisfaction survey with the target client and supplier base

• Analysis of the target's culture and leadership style

• Shortlist of targets, matching a strict set of attractiveness criteria

• Assessment of targets' ability to compete in the short to medium term

• Areas of potential investment and / or change required to increase competitiveness of the target

• Potential fit with the client's existing business model and growth strategies

M&A represents an attractive growth strategy should the target be synergistic with the acquirer's business model and the integration be sufficiently effective.

Ascendant ensures attractive targets are identified in a timely fashion and, for those shortlisted, a thorough commercial due diligence exercise conducted (covert or overt), providing an evidence-based assessment of the potential to achieve the stated objectives.

Evidence Based Decision Making