M&A Due Diligence, CDD, FDD, LDD, HRDD

Master the Art of M&A Due Diligence with Real-World Rigour and AI Simulation

This M&A Due Diligence book is our module 2 of 4 from Mergers and Acquisitions with AI-Driven Simulation from Basics to a Specialist, your structured and practical guide to mastering comprehensive due diligence assessments, covering Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Legal Due Diligence, and HR Due Diligence through proven methodologies and interactive simulations.

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Comprehensive and Practical M&A Due Diligence Book

Drawn from extensive global training provided to industry-leading companies such as Samsung, LG, Hyundai, and SK Group, this M&A Due Diligence book offers rigorous tools, in-depth insights, and structured processes that allow professionals to confidently navigate every facet of acquisition evaluation.

Each chapter moves beyond theory, equipping you with practical skills to thoroughly assess market conditions, uncover critical financial risks, identify hidden legal liabilities, and address human resource challenges. Whether you’re managing a data room, conducting tax and pension risk assessments, or evaluating leadership teams, this guide covers every essential due diligence area with detailed frameworks and actionable checklists.

What makes this M&A Due Diligence book uniquely effective is its integration of AI-powered simulations. These scenario-based exercises place readers in realistic acquisition roles, such as conducting Commercial Due Diligence for a high-growth SaaS enterprise, tackling regulatory complexities in Legal Due Diligence, or appraising senior management teams through HR Due Diligence simulations. Such immersive scenarios deliver immediate clarity and practical confidence.

Ideal for corporate development professionals, private equity analysts, business students, and legal advisors, this M&A Due Diligence book provides you with proven strategies and real-world skills to lead due diligence evaluations. With its practice-oriented approach and alignment to professional standards, this resource ensures you can execute complex assessments effectively.

Key Features That Distinguish This Book

End-to-End Due Diligence Process
Covers all five core areas: commercial (CDD), financial (FDD), legal (LDD), tax, and human resources (HRDD), including specialized topics such as IPDD, TDD, antitrust, pensions, and executive selection.
Case Studies and Industry Examples
Learn from high-profile M&A cases like Disney-Marvel, Facebook-Instagram, and Carillion’s collapse to see theory applied in real-life scenarios.
AI-Powered Simulation Training
Engage in persona-based AI simulations that replicate actual due diligence meetings and decision-making exercises across each domain.
Professional-Grade Content
Aligned with actual consulting deliverables and internal acquisition protocols used by major corporations and global funds.
Part of a Four-Module Series
This book is Module 2 of a comprehensive M&A learning track, which also includes strategy, financing/LBOs, and PMI execution.
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Module 2 of 4: M&A Due Diligence, CDD, FDD, LDD, HRDD

Each part concludes with an AI-based simulation session that helps reinforce learning and prepare you for real-life engagement with sellers, advisors, and leadership teams.

1️⃣ Part I: M&A Due Diligence Basics

Build a foundational understanding of DD types, data room structure, advisor coordination, and key documents such as NDAs and LOIs.

2️⃣ Part II: Commercial DD Part

Master the process of analyzing market trends, customer concentration, competitive dynamics, and commercial strategy.

3️⃣ Part III: Financial DD Part

Learn to assess financial statements, identify earnings quality issues, evaluate tax exposure, and conduct pension risk reviews.

4️⃣ Part IV: Legal DD Part

Investigate asset liabilities, IP risks, regulatory compliance, environmental exposures, and antitrust constraints.

5️⃣ Part V: HR DD Part

Evaluate organizational structures, key talent, compensation schemes, cultural fit, and post-acquisition planning with practical tools and checklists.
M&A Due Diligence book

What You’ll Gain

✓ Build practical, cross-functional expertise across all types of M&A due diligence.

✓ Apply structured checklists, report formats, and analytical methods immediately to real-world deals.

✓ Enhance your credibility and value as a corporate development, consulting, or finance professional.

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