A Qualified Opinion: Kelley Powell
Kelley Powell, CEO and partner of MacLaurin Group, corresponded with MMG about how private equity firms should approach technology due diligence and more.
Due Diligence
Drones, Zoom and Glassdoor Fuel ‘New Diligence’
For many deal-makers, the lockdowns last spring brought business to a standstill until something remarkable happened: They found new ways to meet with clients and close deals.
Cyber Due Diligence: A Must, Regardless of Environment
If cybersecurity breaches can happen to large companies, smaller ones with fewer protections are definitely at risk—and no industry is immune.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Due Diligence: A Manufacturing Leader Weighs In
On the podcast, Aetna Bearing Company board member Kal Beidas described the opportunity cost of tariffs and the new set of questions investors should ask.
Enforcement Action Regarding Failure to Follow Firm Diligence Policies
The SEC issued an enforcement action against an investment advisor for misrepresenting due diligence procedures in communications with clients.
Moving From Diligence to Action Plan (VIDEO)
Midsized, growing companies acquired by private equity firms often have unsophisticated data capabilities, which represents a major value-add opportunity, according to three private equity experts.
4 Steps You Don’t Want to Skip in the Due Diligence Process
As a private equity firm looking to acquire an organization, part of the process would be to scrutinize its human resources infrastructure – discover its vulnerabilities and liabilities.