SZN1: Diligently Doing “Due Diligence” in Your Next Manufacturing Acquisition, 377

You’ve found your acquisition target. They’ve committed to selling you the business. Now the real work begins. It’s time for due diligence. Where does due diligence start? What factors should you consider? How do you build a checklist? 

Jason, Nick, Adam Schmitt, and I tackle due diligence in this episode of MakingChips. Because if you’re not doing due diligence, you may miss important factors that will impact your ability to make chips. And if you’re not MakingChips, you’re not making money. BAM! 

– Matthew Nix

Segments

• [0:57] Where does due diligence start? 
• [6:43] Don’t be afraid to walk away
• [9:33] Will leaders and employees stay?
• [11:01] Take a deep dive into processes
• [12:26] Asset purchase vs. stock purchase
• [15:45] Don’t stop asking questions
• [18:46] How to develop your own checklist

Resources mentioned on this episode

• FabTech
• Adam Schmitt
• Matthew Nix
• ProFab Alliance

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