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Cybersecurity Assessments: A Non-Negotiable for M&A Transactions in the Services Sector

In the services sector, where intangible assets like data, reputation, and customer trust are paramount, the significance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. For investment bankers navigating the intricacies of selling services businesses, recognizing the importance of conducting comprehensive cybersecurity assessments before any transaction is crucial. This blog post explores the necessity of cybersecurity evaluations in… Read More

M&A Transactions: The Imperative of Cybersecurity Assessments for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

In the era of digital transformation, the food and beverage manufacturing sector is not immune to the escalating cyber threat landscape. For investment bankers guiding the sale of companies within this industry, the critical importance of conducting thorough cybersecurity assessments prior to any transaction cannot be overstated. This blog post delves into the necessity of… Read More

The Essential Role of Cybersecurity Assessments in Consumer Products Transactions

In the digital age, cybersecurity has emerged as a cornerstone of business integrity and operational continuity, especially for consumer products companies. For investment bankers navigating the complexities of selling these businesses, understanding the critical importance of conducting a thorough cybersecurity assessment before any transaction is paramount. This blog post explores why a comprehensive cybersecurity evaluation… Read More

Navigating the Sale of Industrial Assets: The Imperative of Cybersecurity Assessments in M&A Transactions

In the dynamic arena of industrial manufacturing and distribution, the advent of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized how businesses operate, making cybersecurity not just a necessity but a cornerstone of business resilience and value. For mid-market investment bankers steering the sale of these businesses, the emphasis on conducting a cybersecurity assessment before a transaction cannot be… Read More

The Crucial Imperative: Conducting Cybersecurity Assessments Before Selling an Industrial Manufacturing Company

In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more apparent. For investment bankers, this reality carries significant implications, particularly when it comes to facilitating the sale of an industrial manufacturing company. In this blog post, we’ll explore why conducting a thorough cybersecurity assessment before selling such a company is not just… Read More

8 Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Technician-Based Business Services Company

When it comes to evaluating the operations and technology of a business services organization, there are multiple factors to consider during an operational and IT due diligence. During a diligence, we assess a technician-based business service company through three primary lenses across their operations and technology: In a business services company, labor allows for revenue… Read More

6 Critical Elements of IT Due Diligence for Private Equity Investors

DOWNLOAD THIS INSIGHT Assessing Information Technology (IT) risks, capabilities, and maturity through IT Due Diligence ahead of an investment is critical to understanding whether a target’s technology infrastructure can support your investment thesis. In an increasingly dynamic technology landscape, determining whether IT is creating, inhibiting, or destroying value is more important than ever before. In… Read More

Three Steps to Make Cybersecurity a Business Imperative

The pandemic inspired many fundamental changes to the way companies operate, perhaps none more significant than the ramp up in digital adoption as millions of people began working from home. As a result, the same period also saw a steep increase in cyber-attacks, as bad actors began capitalizing on newly realized vulnerabilities in companies’ plans… Read More

Conducting Operations Due Diligence during COVID-19

While the global coronavirus pandemic has tested the boundaries of what due diligence looks like, it remains essential. Despite challenges related to the pandemic, TriVista continues to offer a flexible array of diligence offerings, ranging from full site visits to remote video assessments.  Our global team is facilitating site visits in geographies that are not… Read More

COVID-19: Critical IT Business Decisions

As a result of the business disruption caused by COVID-19, executives are quickly evaluating fixed and variable overhead, while looking for areas to trim expenses. Cutting IT spend will be an obvious focus area for many companies, but careful consideration is needed to avoid unintended consequences. As you consider reducing IT spend across your portfolio,… Read More

Operations Due Diligence: 10 Key Questions Private Equity Investors Need to Ask on Every Deal

Operations Due Diligence is increasingly a key component of the private equity diligence playbook.  A thorough assessment of a target’s supply chain, operations and IT infrastructure can provide investors with critical information that informs investment decisions and influences post close strategies. In today’s competitive market for deals, it’s more important than ever that investors know… Read More