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Due diligence
What lenders actually look for in an FDD report
Your FDD report has a second audience that matters more to timeline than the deal team: the lender's credit committee. Here's what they need — and what most reports miss.
Technology
Source traceability: the standard your FDD report should meet
Every finding in a due diligence report should link to the source document. Most don't. Why traceability matters and how we approach it.
Market
The mid-market FDD gap: why middle market deals get worse diligence
The partner model at traditional FDD firms is structured to deprioritize mid-market engagements. Here's why — and what it costs you.
Due diligence
EBITDA adjustments: the five categories every buyer should scrutinize
Not all EBITDA adjustments are created equal. The five categories that separate a reliable earnings figure from a misleading one.