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PE/DD projects in the ME

Due Diligence MBB Middle East Private Equity tier2

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

Nicolas

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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

Due Diligence

Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023

Sidi

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Sidi

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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IT/Tech Due Diligence

Due Diligence McKinsey Private Equity

Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022

Maikol

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Maikol

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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

Due Diligence

Most recent answer on Dec 26, 2021

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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), ... (read entire answer)

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What is pre-DD project?

Due Diligence

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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

Client and MBB Due Diligence

Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2021

Hagen

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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IT Due Diligence in M&A

Due Diligence

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Jasper

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Jasper

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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

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 ... (read entire answer)

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Alvarez & Marsal case study Transaction Advisory (London)

Alvarez & Marsal case study Due Diligence Transaction Services

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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

Deals Strategy Due Diligence

Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 28, 2020

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 ... (read entire answer)

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Any experience with Financial DD interviews?

Due Diligence M&A

Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2020

Francesco

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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 ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 26, 2020 on Mar 26, 2020
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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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Anonymous A asked on Jan 11, 2019

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 ... (read entire question)

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