Partners, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures

Regardless of the type of situation, be it a new partnership, a merger with another firm, or an expansion of your existing market space through acquisition, you want to know what you are getting into BEFORE the deal is done. Failure to perform a thorough background and financial investigation on perspective business endeavors could cost you millions in losses. Eliminate the risk of suffering serious loss by knowing what you are getting into up front.

Are you confident the company you are dealing with is financially sound? Do they present any unforeseen liabilities, financially or legally? Has the company disclosed any and all litigation history?

Keep in mind, due diligence investigations are not only used to research organizations. At ICS, we can use our large network of resources and expert investigators to thoroughly research large organizations or specific individuals. The term "better safe than sorry" applies perfectly to these situations.

What is involved in an ICS Due Diligence Investigations?

Because there are so many different situations that might call for due diligence, the type of investigation undertaken is unique and tailored to best meet your specific needs. When investigating potential partners or key players, due diligence investigations provide an in-depth history, or statue, of a subject’s background. Assets, financial data, worker’s compensation, criminal and civil history are just the start of a due diligence investigation. Examples of information that can be researched can include, but are not limited to, past histories with family, neighbors, employers, friends, education, co-workers, professions, credentials, residences, etc. Corporate due diligence investigations go directly to the heart of the organization. The investigative techniques used vary depending on the complexity of the due diligence assignment.

Items you can expect to have included in an ICS Due Diligence Report:

• Business History
• Ownership Structure
• Financial Analysis, Assets, and Liabilities;
• Reputation and Complaints
• Social Action Concerns
• Organizational Charting
• Job Openings and Culture Issues
• Motivation, Vision and Scope of Management;
• Views of Analysts
• Institutional Investors, or Accredited Investors
• Regulatory Agencies

Items of Interest during the course of Due Diligence:

• Criminal records
• Civil Records
• Litigations
• Professional Complaints
• Local
• State
• Federal
• AKA's
• Identity Verifications
• Social Security Number Traces
• Property Ownership
• Marriage Records
• Divorces Records
• Drivers Records
• Death Records
• Tax Liens
• Judgments
• FAA Checks
• Doing Business As
• Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
• Security Consulting
• Surveillance
• Photos of Unknown Subjects
• Identity Verification
• Public Records
• USA Patriot Act Ready
• Covert Due Diligence Investigations
• Covert and Undercover Assignments
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