Due diligence

Merrill Corporation Upgrades DatasiteOne SaaS Application with Enhancements to Streamline Due Diligence Process for Deal Makers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The new features are part of the companys ongoing efforts to streamline the due diligence process, as well as add value to other phases of the M&A lifecycle.

Key Points: 
  • The new features are part of the companys ongoing efforts to streamline the due diligence process, as well as add value to other phases of the M&A lifecycle.
  • These enhancements further solidify our position at the forefront of securely managing due diligence.
  • The updates to DatasiteOne allow M&A professionals to manage due diligence in a virtual data room (VDR) setting more efficiently and securely.
  • For more on the latest updates to DatasiteOne, visit: https://www.merrillcorp.com/us/en/datasiteone.html
    Merrill Corporation is a leading global SaaS provider for participants in the M&A lifecycle.

DHI Selects SmithBucklin for Association Management

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2019

DHI Door Security and Safety Professionals (DHI) has selected SmithBucklin , the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other, to provide association management.

Key Points: 
  • DHI Door Security and Safety Professionals (DHI) has selected SmithBucklin , the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other, to provide association management.
  • Following extensive due diligence, including deep evaluation of the value to DHI and its membership, the DHI board of governors chose SmithBucklin to provide association management.
  • The practice's unmatched team of association professionals applies leading practices across a wide spectrum of association management services.
  • SmithBucklin is the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other.

Accounting for International Operations Seminar (California, United States - December 12-13, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2019

4:05 - 5:30 - International M&A, Due Diligence and Valuation

Key Points: 
  • 4:05 - 5:30 - International M&A, Due Diligence and Valuation
    Target Operating Model (TOM) considerations and leading practices including organization structure/people, business controls, process, technology and data
    10:15 - 12:00 - IPO Readiness for Global Companies: Treasury Perspective

Finnerty Launches CenterSquare Advisory

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph C. Finnerty, CPA, a former Big 4 accounting firm director, has founded CenterSquare Advisory to bring his experience and capabilities to small and medium-sized businesses and lower middle-market companies.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph C. Finnerty, CPA, a former Big 4 accounting firm director, has founded CenterSquare Advisory to bring his experience and capabilities to small and medium-sized businesses and lower middle-market companies.
  • CenterSquare Advisory advises corporations, private equity firms, and family offices evaluating the acquisition or divestiture of businesses, among other value-add accounting and finance projects.
  • In his previous role, Finnerty primarily represented large corporations and private equity firms that were evaluating buying smaller companies.
  • CenterSquare Advisory, based in Philadelphia, offers a robust suite of value-add services, including financial due diligence, post-deal advisory & reporting, mergers & acquisition intermediary, data analysisand interim management & project support.

DEADLINE TODAY: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Conagra Brands, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Key Points: 
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • Conagra failed to undertake adequate due diligence before the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods.
  • The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

Guidepost Solutions Welcomes Three Seasoned Compliance Professionals

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Chairman of Guidepost Solutions, Bart M. Schwartz, was appointed the federal Monitor of NYCHA on February 28, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Chairman of Guidepost Solutions, Bart M. Schwartz, was appointed the federal Monitor of NYCHA on February 28, 2019.
  • They bring a collective wealth of knowledge focused on investigations and compliance matters that will complement and bolster our service offerings.
  • Prior to joining Guidepost Solutions, he was a managing director with a consulting firm focused on investigating complex matters, conducting due diligence, advising on regulatory compliance, and assessing vulnerabilities.
  • Guidepost Solutions offers global investigations, compliance and monitoring, and security and technology consulting solutions in a wide range of industries.

Corra Group Now Provides its Due Diligence Reputational Reports on a Global Basis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corra Group now offers reputational reports on a a global basis.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corra Group now offers reputational reports on a a global basis.
  • "Reputational reports are a vital aspect of any due diligence program," said Corra Group Co-Founder, Gordon Basichis.
  • "Reputational searches can be conducted for both the corporate entities and the principals of the company," said Basichis.
  • BACKGROUND: Corra operates as Corra Group and Corra Global Research and specializes in employment screening and corporate research and due diligence.

JMBM's Legal Cannabis Group Publishes Primer on Intellectual Property Due Diligence for Cannabis Industry Investors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2019

The primer is available here: JMBM's IP Due Diligence Primer for Cannabis Industry Investors .

Key Points: 
  • The primer is available here: JMBM's IP Due Diligence Primer for Cannabis Industry Investors .
  • "In response to demand for cannabis-related products, numerous businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors poured billions of dollars into cannabis-related companies in 2018," said Rod Berman , Chair of JMBM's Intellectual Property Group.
  • The primer covers trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, and patents, and includes the questions that investors should ask about intellectual property before investing in a company.
  • "IP due diligence is key for any investor making a major investment in any company," said Jessica Bromall Sparkman , a partner in JMBM's Intellectual Property Group.

Sterling Launches 'Sterling GlobalIQ'

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

"Sterling GlobalIQ is a better, smarter and more reliable way to conduct due diligence.

Key Points: 
  • "Sterling GlobalIQ is a better, smarter and more reliable way to conduct due diligence.
  • It builds on our commitment to delivering highly accurate corporate intelligence, partner insight and ongoing monitoring," said Melissa Kelley-Hilton, President, Sterling Diligence, the corporate due diligence business of Sterling .
  • Sterling GlobalIQ: Validates company and director registration details and conducts instant due diligence against an essential sanctions and enforcements list.
  • Sterling GlobalIQ KYX: Delivers intelligence on targets and their associates using configurable enhanced Global Due Diligence investigations prepared by Sterling analysts.

Spherix Issues Letter to Shareholders

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

With more than $13,000,000 in assets and less than 9,000,000 in outstanding shares, we are moving Spherix in the right direction.

Key Points: 
  • With more than $13,000,000 in assets and less than 9,000,000 in outstanding shares, we are moving Spherix in the right direction.
  • The CBM transaction, announced in October of last year, brings to Spherix exclusive drug development rights from world-renowned partners including Wake Forest Innovations and the University of Texas at Austin.
  • As part of our due diligence, Spherix funded a preclinical analysis of KPC34, one of the drugs exclusively licensed by CBM.
  • We will continue working with Dr. Quraishi to identify other life science assets for Spherix to acquire that would complement our existing portfolio.