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Typical suggestion for a Due Diligence Checklist

1. CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
   1. Articles of Incorporation
   2. Bylaws
   3. Recent Changes in Corporate Structure
   4. Shareholder List
      1. Show Number of Outstanding Shares and Percent Owned
      2. Stock Option or Share Appreciation Rights Plans
   5. Parent, Subsidiaries and Affiliates
   6. Shareholder’s Agreements
   7. Minutes of the Board of Directors
   
   
2. BUSINESS INFORMATION
   1. Product Offering
   2. Depreciation Method
   3. Patents
   4. Management Information System
   
   
3. MARKETING
   1. Pricing Strategy
   2. Patents
   3. Distribution Channels
   4. Promotion Tactics
   5. Customer Base
      1. Top Ten Customers By Product Line - Showing Volume
      2. Market Share By Product Line
   
   
4. BUSINESS PLAN
   1. Most Recent Five Year Business Plan
   2. Prior Business Plan
   
   
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   1. 5 Years of Historical Audited Statements
      1. Income Statement
      2. ........

 

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