CRA’s Forensic Services experts were hired by a publicly traded provider of technology products to perform reputational and integrity due diligence on a major contractor to an acquisition target. During a pre-letter of intent meeting, our client learned of the existence of this contractor, and that the acquisition target had been using it to service the target’s clients in the Middle East. Our research uncovered valuable information that had not been known to our client, that the owner of this contractor was also a key executive at the acquisition target. This information allowed our client to better assess and mitigate the legal, reputational, and financial reporting risks related to the deal.
Brazil at the crossroads: Navigating the ripple effects of Trump’s tariffs
The move is associated with both trade protectionism and political factors, including Brazil’s legal proceedings involving former President Bolsonaro, which...