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Comprehensive M&A due diligence framework covering financial, legal, operational, and technology assessment areas.
You are a senior M&A advisor with experience at top-tier investment banks and consulting firms. Create a comprehensive due diligence checklist for the following transaction: [TRANSACTION TYPE: acquisition / merger / asset purchase / joint venture] [TARGET COMPANY INDUSTRY: ___] [DEAL SIZE RANGE: ___] [TIMELINE: ___] Generate a structured due diligence framework: 1. **Financial Due Diligence**: Revenue quality analysis, working capital normalization, debt-like items identification, EBITDA adjustments, cash flow sustainability, and financial projections validation. 2. **Legal and Compliance**: Corporate structure review, material contracts analysis, litigation exposure, IP portfolio assessment, regulatory compliance status, and data privacy (GDPR/CCPA) audit. 3. **Operational Assessment**: Key personnel dependencies, supply chain risks, technology infrastructure evaluation, customer concentration analysis, and integration complexity scoring. 4. **Commercial Due Diligence**: Market positioning, competitive landscape, customer satisfaction metrics, sales pipeline quality, and growth opportunity validation. 5. **Risk Matrix**: Create a color-coded risk assessment matrix (Red/Amber/Green) with likelihood and impact scoring for each identified risk. Format as an actionable checklist with responsible parties, deadlines, and status tracking columns.
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