Which documents are prioritized when conducting due diligence? How do confidentiality agreements affect access?
INTRODUCTION Due diligence is a process carried out by an investor, buyer, or strategic partner to conduct a detailed examination of a target company from legal, financial, operational, and technical perspectives... Read More
Why does accessing information become difficult during the Due Diligence process? From which sources can investors gather reliable data?
Introduction The due diligence process (legal and financial review) conducted before making an investment decision examines the company's financial situation, legal obligations, operational structure, and market... Read More
How secure is the company's GDPR compliance level for investors? Are the information texts, explicit consent, and registration records sufficient?
INTRODUCTION Modern investment decisions are not shaped solely by financial statements. Today, obligations regarding data security and the protection of personal data are crucial in company valuation and risk analysis... Read More
Are all environmental permits and licenses complete? What risks do missing or expired documents pose?
Introduction The due diligence process, which is carried out before transactions such as corporate acquisitions, mergers, investments, or asset transfers, is not only about the company... Read More
How do environmentally related lawsuits or penalties affect investment decisions?
Introduction Investment decisions are not based solely on financial indicators or market potential. Especially with increasing environmental awareness and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, global investment funds... Read More
What do the top 10 highest-grossing customers and top 10 highest-grossing suppliers mean for an investor? How is the risk of commercial concentration assessed?
1. Introduction: Commercial Concentration, an Invisible Chain of Loyalty? When investing in or entering into an acquisition process for a company, the first documents examined are often balance sheets,... Read More
Is the Performance Appraisal System Implemented by the Employer Legal and Effective?
1. Introduction: Performance Systems are a Hidden Compass for Investors to See. In company acquisition, merger, or investment processes, due diligence (legal and...) is crucial. Read More
Why are fringe benefits and severance pay obligations critical in the due diligence process?
Introduction: Not Ignoring Human Resources Risks in Company Transfers The legal due diligence conducted during the process of a company transfer, merger, or acquisition... Read More
How do ongoing tax cases pose a legal risk for investors?
1. Introduction One of the fundamental pillars of investment decisions is a thorough understanding of the target company's financial and legal liabilities. This is especially true for ongoing tax cases,... Read More
How do a company's past tax audits affect investment decisions?
Introduction One of the most critical stages of the investment process is the "due diligence" process (legal and financial due diligence), which involves examining a company's past and present tax history... Read More