INVEST IN ITALY: DUE DILIGENCE FOR ACQUISITIONS
OTHER SERVICES Apply for the activation of the serviceAlba Partners supports large companies and investment funds in conducting due diligence for the acquisition of company shares and businesses, as well as for establishing large-scale commercial relationships.
Our “Corporate Due Diligence” is a detailed analysis of a company’s structure, background, and reputation, aimed at determining whether an investment, merger, or acquisition is a profitable opportunity.
A properly conducted due diligence — covering every aspect that determines a company’s reliability and value — will make the difference between a successful investment and a financial loss.
What makes this consulting activity truly valuable is a global approach and an analytical method, with the awareness that every aspect of a company’s life is crucial in evaluating an investment.
The Alba Partners Method involves multiple specialized professionals, as the business areas that need to be analyzed are diverse.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATION
Analysis and definition of every element within the HR area, including workforce and demographic characteristics, job roles, and labor costs.
PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
Definition of products/services and pricing policies; sales channels, marketing strategies, client portfolio, and competitive positioning. Projection toward new markets and growth prospects.
OPERATIONS
The production department is the core of the company’s life, its value, and its defining element. It must be assessed by considering every aspect: suppliers and procurement costs, processes, plants and production lines, system integration, KPIs, the quality system, and all certifications.
RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
The risk analysis includes property damage risks, business interruption risks, and liability risks.
STRATEGIC PLAN
This area includes marketing strategies and market positioning through SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces model, and the marketing mix.
PLANNING AND CONTROL
The Plan & Control function examines the management system (ERP, etc.), the company’s management control methods and their structure, as well as the resources involved.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Financial due diligence includes the analysis of the income statement for the last three years, the balance sheet, liquidity and profitability indicators, investment projects, and the estimation of break-even points.
GRANTS AND LOANS
We are specially focused to analyse company tools for accessing public contributions such as participation in grants and/or tax credits; our consulting activity will cover the analysis of the calls the company has applied to, R&D costs and tax benefits reported and future credits, the planned investments for which contributions will be requested.
LEGAL ASPECTS
The legal team will examine the corporate books and shareholder agreements, commercial and insurance contracts within the relevant regulatory framework. Ongoing procedures and disputes must also be taken into consideration.
RESOURCES INVOLVED IN THE DUE DILIGENCE REPORT
Engineering resources
Chartered Accountants and Auditors
Marketing Manager
Legal consultants
