Why Due Diligence Fails Even in Strong M&A Deals: TTP with Lalit Mathur
Welcome to TTP (The To The Point), a podcast featuring conversations around startups, business, technology, finance, entrepreneurship and industry insights.
In this episode, Lalit Mathur explores why due diligence can become a dealbreaker even when both parties are aligned on an M&A transaction. While agreeing on valuation may be an important milestone, the quality, accessibility and organization of information can significantly influence whether a deal progresses smoothly.
The conversation examines how information asymmetry, inefficient workflows and poor preparation can create delays and deal fatigue. It also looks at how modern Virtual Data Rooms are evolving beyond basic security and how AI is changing diligence, document workflows and deal execution.
Topics covered:
Why due diligence can become a dealbreaker
The impact of information asymmetry in M&A
How inefficient workflows create deal fatigue
Why preparation matters in M&A transactions
How modern Virtual Data Rooms are evolving beyond security
The role of AI in due diligence and deal execution
Investor expectations during transactions
Building efficient and organized M&A workflows
A practical conversation for investment bankers, private equity professionals, corporate finance teams, investors and anyone involved in M&A and transaction execution.
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