This Due Diligence Checklist will prove useful for the buyer or seller of a business. This comprehensive checklist includes matters which should be reviewed (such as corporate formation, public documents and financial records), request for all tax information and obtaining of information for all tangible and intangible assets of the business. It also includes information regarding changes to the business marketing campaigns and technology. This Due Diligence Checklist can easily be modified to meet your unique situation and needs.

This Due Diligence Checklist includes the following, among others:

• Corporate Organization: Information regarding corporate status of the business and where the business is qualified;
• Financial Statements and Forecasts: Sets forth information regarding audits, monthly reports and financial statements;
• Real Property, Plant and Equipment: Detailed information about properties owned by the business, physical examination of those properties and list of all machinery and personal property owned by the business;
• Industry: Analyze competitors' strengths and weaknesses and size of the business' industry and any relevant trends;
• Marketing and Distribution: Evaluation of distribution network and the effectiveness of the present marketing strategies;
• Technology: Review of any royalty contracts and evaluation of existing technology;
• Management and Employees: Review of all personnel policies and benefits, management contracts and pending or present labor disputes;
• Legal Proceedings and Claims: Review of all pending or threatened lawsuits or claims or audits conducted by any tax authorities.

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This attorney-prepared packet contains:

1. General Instructions
2. Due Diligence Checklist

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states