Ownership map
Identify principals, affiliates and controlling relationships.
Mergers & acquisitions
Investigate the company behind the transaction.
From an initial target screen through expanded transaction diligence, the work is scoped to the people, entities and exposure attached to the acquisition.
“A compelling transaction still has to survive the facts.”
The scope
Research designed around the decision.
Every engagement begins by defining the question, the available information, the decision timeline and the level of research appropriate to the exposure.
Corporate standing
Review formation, good standing, licenses and material filings.
Claims & credentials
Test leadership histories and business representations.
Liens & litigation
Surface relevant UCC, court, regulatory and enforcement records.
Asset context
Organize available ownership and asset information for professional review.
Ongoing monitoring
Retainer support for active acquirers evaluating multiple targets.
An organized research record for independent evaluation. IFPB does not make the investment, legal or employment decision and cannot eliminate risk or guarantee the accuracy of third-party records.
Begin privately
Discuss an acquisition review.
Share the subject, your decision timeline and the questions you need answered. We will confirm scope, timing and engagement terms before work begins.