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The PE Portfolio Company's Guide to Exit-Ready Due Diligence: Strategies for 2025
Pre-transaction legal due diligence is vital for PE portfolio companies pursuing acquisitions. Discover how leading PE portfolio companies and startups are mastering due diligence at exit to protect deal value and reduce transaction costs.
About the article
Market conditions have shifted dramatically. Buyers are more scrutinizing, borrowing costs are up, and sellers have less leverage. While most companies focus solely on financial preparation, overlooking legal readiness can delay or even kill your deal. This article reveals:
✓ How to avoid costly fire drills that can drain up needed capital on legal fees
✓ Strategic approaches to maintain deal momentum and prevent value erosion
✓ Smart systems for organizing critical documentation before buyers ask
✓ Proven ways to build buyer confidence through superior preparation
About the author
Michael A. Fehser is a Partner with Axiom Advice & Counsel, an AZ-located law firm. He provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel to help private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, venture-backed entities, and high-growth small businesses navigate sophisticated corporate legal matters, balancing risk management with operational efficiency to address both daily needs and complex capital requirements while maintaining transaction readiness.