Capabilities

Of all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, the deal stage is the most frenetic and prone to faulty decision-making.With limited time and resources, companies must quickly discern what they are buying, how they will create value, and how to beat the competition if the opportunity proves to be attractive.
Kaiser's Strategic Due Diligence process provides a comprehensive view of the target by synthesizing facts from multiple sources and perspectives. Kaiser will conduct:

• Target analyses, competitor analyses, supplier analyses, customer / channel analyses, regulatory analyses, etc. — bringing relevant factual insights direct from the front line, in real time

With this analysis, Kaiser helps the investor answer 3 critical questions:

• Can the target truly generate the revenue, growth, cost savings, profit, and cash flow required to justify the purchase price / valuation and market assumptions / expectations?
• What are the true drivers of value for this business and how can these be maximized?
• How can value be unlocked ASAP?

In addition, Kaiser's Strategic Due Diligence process typically uncovers opportunities for the business that can be of lasting value post-transaction.

Over its history supporting acquisition activities, Kaiser has developed a highly refined set of processes for investment thesis development and due diligence. Its systematic approach allows Kaiser to efficiently provide the critical insights needed to inform smart decision making. Kaiser's strategic due diligence process thrives under the pressures of deal timing due to:

• Standard operating procedures built from years of experience working with top acquirers
• Analytical Framework that surfaces key strategic questions fundamental to most acquisitions — ensuring sufficient coverage of analysis
• Quick access to broad spectrum of relevant expertise
• Capabilities in 23+ foreign languages to support global transactions and offer "round the clock" attention on deal time
• Iterative review cycles with findings shared in real time