Red Flag Reviews & Deal-breaker Identification
Red Flag Reviews & Deal-breaker Identification
Red flag reviews and deal-breaker identification are essential in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and corporate transactions. Singh Gulati & Associates focuses on identifying potential risks, compliance gaps, or operational issues that could negatively impact a deal, enabling stakeholders to make well-informed decisions.
We provide a thorough, high-level assessment to pinpoint significant concerns or “deal-breakers” early in the transaction process. This ensures that parties can negotiate terms effectively, mitigate risks, or reconsider the deal before final commitment.
About This Service
Our services include reviewing financial statements, contracts, statutory compliance, tax positions, and other key operational areas to identify red flags that may impact a transaction.
We highlight critical issues such as undisclosed liabilities, regulatory non-compliance, contingent obligations, or litigation risks that could affect deal value or feasibility.
Beyond identification, we provide actionable insights and recommendations to mitigate these risks, supporting negotiation strategies and informed decision-making.
We prepare detailed red flag review reports that clearly outline potential deal-breakers, their impact, and suggested remediation steps. These reports are suitable for investors, management, auditors, and other stakeholders to guide transaction decisions.
Key Features / Scope of Work
High-level review of financial, legal, tax, and operational areas
Identification of potential risks, liabilities, and compliance gaps
Detection of deal-breaker issues affecting transaction feasibility or valuation
Advisory on mitigating risks and addressing critical concerns
Preparation of detailed red flag review reports with recommendations
Support for negotiation strategies and transaction structuring
Ensuring informed decision-making for buyers, sellers, and investors
Transparency and defensible documentation for all stakeholders
- Due Diligence Services
- Financial Due Diligence (Buy-side / Sell-side)
- Tax Due Diligence (Direct and Indirect Tax Exposure)
- Legal & Secretarial Compliance Due Diligence
- Start-up/ Venture Capital Due Diligence
- Pre-IPO Due Diligence
- Red Flag Reviews & Deal-breaker Identification
- Background Checks & Forensic DD
- Vendor Due Diligence for Exit Readiness
- Operational and HR Due Diligence
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