Details How you will benefit This course will provide an understanding of the concept and obligations of due diligence as it relates to both public and private transactions including acquisitions, disposals and fund raisings. The course will provide practical advice on the fundamental principles, techniques and procedures of due diligence and explore recent developments and issues in this area. There will be a thorough examination of the different phases in the due diligence process and the roles of the professionals involved. This will include examples of the problems that might ensue if there are inadequacies in the due diligence procedures.
Course Content
The Circumstances Requiring Due Diligence Acquisitions Disposals Public Offerings Private offerings
The Adequacy of Due Diligence
Roles of the Parties
The Six Phases of Due Diligence Strategy Planning Execution Negotiation Completion Integration
Sell Side Due Diligence
Due Diligence in Public Offerings The Stock Exchange AIM and OFEX EASDAQ Long and Short Form Reports
Due Diligence in US Offerings (Rule 144A)
Due Diligence in Private Offerings
Due Diligence Check Lists
Special Situations Information Technology Intellectual property Rights Environment and Property Foreign Transactions
