INVESTIGATION

The process of investigation into the details of a potential investment, such as an examination of operations and management and the verification of material facts.
Corporate, legal and capital structure
Material contracts and agreements
Financial data
Accounting responsibility and function
Management and employees
Markets and competition
Products and production
Property
Assets (excluding real property)
Information systems
Intellectual property
Tax status
Litigation
Environment, health and safety
Regulatory compliance
Acquisition, disposal or joint venture agreements
Insurance
Miscellaneous