Key Verification Areas
Due diligence begins with a comprehensive review of the corporate governance structure, core asset ownership, and currently effective contracts. We focus on verifying the ultimate beneficial owner, hidden attachments or freezes, shareholder/founder disputes, and unfulfilled obligations to tax authorities and counterparties.
Financial and Tax Risks
Another core component is tax history, liabilities, litigation disputes, and regulatory penalties or inquiries. Without an in-depth review of affiliated companies, recent major transactions, and the true, compliant sources of revenue, even seemingly "clean" financial statements may conceal serious risks.
How to Use Findings
A due diligence report is by no means a mere formality; it is a core commercial negotiation tool. Based on the report, the buyer can demand a reduction in the acquisition price, adjust the payment structure, include warranties, or postpone the closing date until major risks are resolved. This is precisely how Golden Lex clients manage to avoid acquiring flawed or distressed assets.