by Jaymes Holden | Nov 10, 2026 | Due Diligence
The paperwork looks clean. The principals come highly recommended. The financial statements show steady growth, and the handshake feels solid. So the deal moves forward — fast, because that’s what the market demands. Weeks later, the acquiring company discovers...
by Jaymes Holden | Oct 13, 2026 | Due Diligence
The acquisition looked like a sure thing. Clean audited financials, a well-known brand in its market, and sellers who were motivated and easy to work with. The acquiring firm moved quickly, closed the deal, and within six months, discovered they had inherited a...
by Jaymes Holden | Sep 15, 2026 | Due Diligence
A business partnership seemed airtight. The financials looked solid, the principals had impressive resumes, and the deal was moving fast. Then a pre-transaction investigation turned up a fraud conviction from another state — one that had been carefully buried under a...
by Jaymes Holden | Aug 18, 2026 | Due Diligence
Picture this: six months into a new business partnership, you discover your partner has a judgment against them from a former business dispute, a bankruptcy they never mentioned, and a pattern of dissolving companies right before creditors came knocking. The contracts...
by Jaymes Holden | Jul 21, 2026 | Due Diligence
The company checked every box. The financials looked strong, the leadership team had impressive credentials, and the seller’s attorney had a stack of clean disclosures ready to go. Six months after closing, the buyer discovered that three of those “revenue...
by Jaymes Holden | Apr 21, 2026 | Due Diligence
Hiring senior executives or key personnel is one of the most important decisions an organization can make. These individuals often have access to sensitive data, financial systems, strategic planning, and internal operations. While resumes and interviews provide a...
