THE BACKGROUND CHECK THAT COULD SAVE YOUR BUSINESS
This is the second in a three part series on mergers and
acquisitions.
Mergers and Acquisition Committees and investigation sub
teams
In the first article in this series, we discussed making the
initial contact, entering into a deed of confidentiality in order
to achieve the necessary exchange of confidential information, and
the forming of an M&A Committee from both sides who have the
authority to negotiate in good faith.
It is important then to start this phase with a brief
consideration of the importance of this M&A Committee. The
formulation of this Committee is instrumental to both the success
of your proposed M&A and the next phase we will address in this
article – Due Diligence. Just as the Committee is vital
to the success of your proposed merger, so is your commitment to
the teams you form to enact and investigate this merger. By failing
to provide sufficient resources to enable the Committee /
