A complex due diligence process is delaying the Snapdeal sale to Flipkart, two people familiar with the matter said. Snapdeal’s sale to Flipkart is on track despite the delay with the due diligence process, the people...
Stricter due diligence may slow Brazil M&A deals this year
Stricter legal and regulatory scrutiny may slow mergers and acquisitions in Brazil this year, compounding the impact of a harsh recession and lingering political turmoil that is keeping buyers and sellers at odds over...
Improving the Success of M&A through Decisive Diligence
In the September article, we looked at the critical role of measurements in improving the probability of success of M&A. Throughput, Investment and Operating Expenses (T, I, OE) must be used to measure performance...
Due diligence for merger of Max Life almost complete: HDFC Life
HDFC Standard Life Insurance on Sunday said the due diligence process is almost completed for proposed creation of largest private sector life insurer. It also said that as part of proposed arrangement, efforts will be...
Monsanto Due Diligence Looms as Next Step in Bayer Deal Push
First came the initial bid, then the rejection. Now, the next step in Bayer AG’s quest to buy Monsanto Co. and create the world’s largest agricultural company is likely to hinge on whether the U.S. seed giant will agree...
How to Conduct Due diligence in joint venture
While M&A due diligence is largely confirmatory, joint venture due diligence is informatory For any joint venture to succeed, it is essential to conduct proper due diligence. An organisation must create an...
Key Due Diligence Activities In A Merger And Acquisition Transaction
Proper due diligence at every stages will make the M&A a grand success By planning the merger activity carefully and analyzing every issue that may arise, the target company will be better prepared to successfully...
Petronet stake for Qatar: `Due diligence completed’
Petronet stake for Qatar: `Due diligence completed’ The consultants appointed by Qatar Investment Agency (QIA) is said to have completed the due diligence exercise for Qatar to buy stake in Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL)...
RCF carrying out due diligence at Madras Fertilizers
RCF carrying out due diligence at Madras Fertilizers Efforts to revive Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL) continue with the option to merge it with a cooperative or public sector fertiliser unit under study. According to...
Tax and legal due diligence of target company is key
Tax and legal due diligence of target company is key D. Murali Any M&A in India has to be carefully planned and executed, cutting through a wide spectrum of tax and regulatory issues. When companies go through...
ONGC enters the fray to acquire Ayana Renewable Power
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has entered the fray to acquire a significant majority stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd, as India’s largest crude and natural gas producer seeks to bulk up its clean energy...
Edelweiss, Phoenix among ARCs vying for IOB’s Rs 13,472-crore NPAs
Several asset reconstruction companies have shown interest in acquiring a nearly ₹13,500-crore loan portfolio of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), three sources familiar with the development said. Among the ARCs expressing...