Expert financial due diligence readiness for SMEs and scale-ups. We manage the data room, quality of earnings, and buyer Q&A so you stay in control of the transaction.
If you are preparing for investment, a lender review, or a business sale, strong due diligence preparation services reduce deal risk and protect valuation. We help you become diligence ready before questions start piling up.
Consult EFC supports financial due diligence preparation including data room preparation, evidence packs, quality of earnings support, and structured responses to buyer questions. UK and global delivery for SMEs, scale ups, and groups.
Most issues are not fatal, but they create doubt. Due diligence readiness is about clarity, consistency, and evidence.
Different versions of results, weak reconciliations, or unclear revenue recognition create delays.
Buyers will challenge add backs and one off costs unless they are documented properly.
Missing contracts, VAT evidence, payroll files, or customer schedules increases risk.
Debtors, creditors, stock, and seasonality can trigger last minute price changes.
We focus on the core diligence areas that buyers test, then prepare your documents and narrative so you stay in control.
| Workstream | What we deliver | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness review | Gap review across reporting, controls, evidence, and buyer risk areas. | Clear diligence readiness plan. |
| Data room preparation | Structure, folder map, and document checklist tailored to your deal. | Cleaner data room and fewer follow ups. |
| Quality of earnings support | Normalised EBITDA, one off costs, margin review, and customer analysis. | Better defence of valuation and adjustments. |
| Working capital analysis | Debtors, creditors, stock, accruals, and cash conversion analysis. | Fewer surprises in negotiations. |
| Buyer Q&A support | Draft responses, schedules, and supporting evidence for diligence questions. | Faster answers and stronger credibility. |
We use a structured checklist covering financials, tax, contracts, payroll, and operations to reduce gaps.
Support aligned to your adviser team to keep the process moving and protect value.
Suitable for exit due diligence preparation and investor due diligence preparation.
UK and international support, delivered remotely, hybrid, or onsite where needed.
Typically: a readiness review, data room preparation, normalised EBITDA support, working capital analysis, and structured responses to buyer questions with supporting evidence.
Ideally 3 to 6 months before a transaction. If you have less time, we prioritise the highest risk areas first.
Yes. We support your adviser team by preparing the financial work, schedules, and evidence that buyers request.
