Due diligence

The aim of any due diligence project is to minimise the risk of the proposed investment. But in our experience, a good due diligence investigation is best viewed as the first stage of an effective integration project. Zenith International are beverage industry specialists. We provide professional due diligence which sets the framework for integration.

Our capabilities include:

• Market and brand due diligence: Trade surveys of brand and company profile. Market review and advice on market development. Sales projections.
• Commercial Due Diligence: business planning and financial modelling. Systems scenario analysis. Evaluation of return on investment.
• Technical Due Diligence: review and audit of beverage production plants by a Chartered Engineer. Financial modelling of production and materials costs. Quality and laboratory audits.
• Groundwater due diligence: Our team of experienced hydrogeologists specialise in food industry water sources and natural mineral waters. This is a critical part of any bottled water due diligence, as a contaminated source has the potential to severely damage brand value.
• Valuation, using thorough financial analysis plus our detailed knowledge and experience of the beverage industry. Advice on recent transaction values.
• Assistance with integration planning and implementation.
• Responsibility for managing due diligence projects, or supply of team members to add to acquisition teams.