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PE/DD projects in the ME

Due Diligence MBB Middle East Private Equity tier2

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Hello, I cannot answer the How Many side as there are a LOT going on at all times, so you can assume there are sufficient deal flow to get staffed on these projects. Typically PE companies tend to spread their DD acros ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is Due Diligence in Consulting Projects. In what major ways is DD different form other types of projects?

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Hi! A commercial due diligence is the process a corporation or PE firm undertakes to assess a target company's commercial attractiveness. For this assessment, oftentimes strategy consulting firms are appointed. It is ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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IT/Tech Due Diligence

Due Diligence McKinsey Private Equity

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First off, it is fundamental to clarify the situation. There is a big difference between an IT DD for a carve out (i.e., separation of a business unit from a larger business), an M&A and then integration of firms, a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the differences between CDD and VDD with regards to Due Diligence?

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In both cases you are providing an assessment of the market and of the competitive position of the company in that market. While there are potential differences in the type of content and scope (read my last paragraph), ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is pre-DD project?

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Hi there, A pre-DD occurs before the deal has been negotiated. This is to essentially figure out if the target is even attractive. Of course, there's a lot less information to go off of, so a lot of this will be based o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is a Due Diligence case and why do some consultants avoid it?

Client and MBB Due Diligence

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Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: With a Due Diligence (DD), an investor like a private equity fund gath ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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IT Due Diligence in M&A

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Hi there, I'm not an IT expert, but I am wondering if it is required that you're an IT expert while starting in a big 4 company? Wether you are required to be one or not I believe that it is by far more important to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Alvarez & Marsal case study Transaction Advisory (London)

Alvarez & Marsal case study Due Diligence Transaction Services

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Hi there, While it is preferred to learn how to approach any case type, I do agree that if you're short on time you need to focus on DD. I think you're really answered your own question here (i.e. study anything spe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Exit Opportunities for M&A Strategy / DD focused teams? (Tier 2 Consulting)

Deals Strategy Due Diligence

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Hi A, I know many colleagues of mine have exited from DD practice into the Private Equity and Investment Funds as well as venture capital firms on the top positions, directors and above. So I would say that the exit o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Any experience with Financial DD interviews?

Due Diligence M&A

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Hi Vera, technical due diligence questions are not common in consulting interviews for generalist positions – usually what you need to know are just the common valuation techniques and related simplified formulas. How ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Special characteristics to consider when doing a financial Due Diligence for a bank?

Due Diligence Financial Services PwC Recruiting Day TAS Valuation

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Hi, after I finished my B.A. Finance & Management recently I decided to change my profession and now I'm looking for a vanacy in the field of TAS. Now, I received a vey short-term invitation for a recruiting day o ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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