{"id":26386,"date":"2021-06-21T15:36:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T15:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-due-diligence-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:38:17","slug":"ma-due-diligence-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-due-diligence-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;A Due Diligence Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduction\">\n <h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3\/oUVYvn2BAaC7oM-CrSRNwA\/mY_HRYpSrzE1LqQr5GlM1g\/M%26A-Due-Diligence.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3\/oUVYvn2BAaC7oM-CrSRNwA\/mY_HRYpSrzE1LqQr5GlM1g\/M%26A-Due-Diligence.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>This workflow is designed to walk you through every stage of the due diligence process to ensure the final report is both thorough and comprehensive.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:&nbsp;<\/strong>For&nbsp;<strong>step-by-step guidance<\/strong>&nbsp;on creating, editing, managing, and running workflows, read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started with Process Street: The 5 Stages of Process Building<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: Tasks<\/strong>&nbsp;in this workflow have been&nbsp;<strong>assigned<\/strong>&nbsp;using&nbsp;<strong>Dynamic Role Assignments<\/strong>. Read more about Role Assignments in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/role-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Knowledge Base&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<strong>watch the video<\/strong>&nbsp;below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"video-content\">\n  <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UECbJjKvGAk?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\">\n            <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- No description -->\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-both-parties-sign-nondisclosure-agreements\">\n <h2>Ensure both parties sign nondisclosure agreements<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Record the details of when and who has signed the NDAs for each company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">This task utilizes <strong>Forms Automation<\/strong> features such as <strong>Dropdown Menu<\/strong>, <strong>Date Selection<\/strong>, and <strong>File Upload<\/strong>. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/form-fields\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started: How to Use Form Fields<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>detailed instructions<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>watch the video<\/strong>&nbsp;below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"video-content\">\n  <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3LFg9gHUWu8?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\">\n            <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- No description -->\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date Buyer signed NDA <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Buyer Representative <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Buyer Email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Has Target confirmed receipt of signed NDA? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Yes<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">No<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date Target signed NDA <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Target Representative <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Target Email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Has Buyer confirmed receipt of signed NDA? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Yes<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">No<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload the NDA signed by the Buyer <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload the NDA signed by the Target <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-information-exchange-has-occurred\">\n <h2>Confirm the information exchange has occurred<\/h2>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date Buyer sent reports <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Sender (Buyer) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Sender's Email (Buyer) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date Target sent reports <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Sender (Target) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Sender's Email (Target) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-document-review\">\n <h2>Conduct document review:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Each task in this section can be completed as the relevant department compiles their information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:&nbsp;<\/strong>The following tasks use the <strong>Subtask<\/strong>&nbsp;feature. Subtasks are small lists of items that can be checked off in your workflow runs. Read more about Subtasks in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/how-subtask-work\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Knowledge Base<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-all-corporate-structure--general-matters\">\n <h2>Document all corporate structure &amp; general matters<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Confirm that each of the following documents has been reviewed as part of the due diligence process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Incorporation documents<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Corporate bylaws<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Organizational chart<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Lists of all securities holders<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Stock option agreements and plans<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Stockholder and voting agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Warranties<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">8<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Stock appreciation rights plans and related grants<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">9<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Recapitalization or restructuring documents<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">10<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Minutes from all board meetings since charter<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">11<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Minutes from all shareholder meetings since charter<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">12<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Minutes from all executive committee meetings since charter<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">13<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Agreements related to any sales or purchases of business<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assemble-all-financial--tax-reports\">\n <h2>Assemble all financial &amp; tax reports<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Confirm that each of the following documents has been reviewed as part of the due diligence process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">All federal, state, local, foreign income, and sales tax returns from the last 5 years<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Correspondence from any foreign, federal, state, or local taxing authority<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Government audits<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Tax sharing and transfer pricing agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Net operating losses or credit carryforwards<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Settlement documents with the IRS or other tax authorities<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">IRS Form 5500 for 401(k) plans<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"examine-the-strategic-fit-of-both-companies\">\n <h2>Examine the strategic fit of both companies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Assess each of the following to explore the extent to which the company will strategically fit your current business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">HR<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Integration<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Transition<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Marginal costs<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Technology<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Work culture<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-all-intellectual-property--technology\">\n <h2>List all intellectual property &amp; technology<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Confirm that each of the following documents has been reviewed as part of the due diligence process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Patents<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Copyrights<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">TrademarksDomain names<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Trade secrets<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Licenses and licensing agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">IP litigation and claims<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Liens or encumbrances on the company's intellectual property<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"valuate-all-material-assets\">\n <h2>Valuate all material assets<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Confirm that each of the following documents has been reviewed as part of the due diligence process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Inventory stock<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Real estate<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Equipment<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Technology<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Research and development<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-all-contracts\">\n <h2>Review all contracts<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Confirm that each of the following documents has been reviewed as part of the due diligence process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Customer contracts<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Supplier contracts<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Schedule of accounts receivable and payable<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Guaranties, loans, and credit agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Agreements of partnership or joint venture<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Equipment leases<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Settlement agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">8<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Non-compete, most favored nation, and exclusivity agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">9<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">License agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">10<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Distribution, dealer, sales agency, or advertising agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">11<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Franchising agreements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">12<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Employment contracts<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assess-employees-and-management\">\n <h2>Assess employees and management<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Assess each of the following in order to understand the quality and structure of the company's management and employee base.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Review employee contracts and benefits<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Review employee policies<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Assess past employee issues<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Document any future problems<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Evaluate Target's management structure<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Create a list of key management personnel to re-recruit<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Create a list of key departmental personnel to re-recruit<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewe <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"report-all-litigation-matters\">\n <h2>Report all litigation matters<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Review any potential legal liabilities that may be incurred as a result of the deal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Pending litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Threatened litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Settled litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"log-all-compliance-and-regulatory-matters\">\n <h2>Log all compliance and regulatory matters<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Review any potential compliance issues and determine the Target company's compliance risk profile.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Contractual arrangements<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Violation of fraud and anti-bribery laws<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Anti-trust violations or conflicts<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Data protection lapses<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Conflict-of-interest problems<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Target company's standards of conduct<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">7<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Target company's compliance program and\/or compliance officer<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">8<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Compliance\/regulatory training for employees<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">9<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Adherence to health and safety regulations<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">10<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Adherence to local laws and regulations<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">11<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Adherence to Buyer's regulations and standard procedures<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date reviewed <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewed by <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reviewer's email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload conclusions <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-confirm-all-documents-have-been-reviewed\">\n <h2>Approval: Confirm all documents have been reviewed<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Document all corporate structure &amp; general matters<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Assemble all financial &amp; tax reports<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Examine the strategic fit of both companies<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">List all intellectual property &amp; technology<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Valuate all material assets<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Review all contracts<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Assess employees and management<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Report all litigation matters<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Log all compliance and regulatory matters<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-due-diligence-report\">\n <h2>Prepare due diligence report:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"reassess-the-acquisition-business-case\">\n <h2>Reassess the acquisition business case<\/h2>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What is the strategic context of the deal? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What is the economic analysis? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Define the commercial approach. <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What is the financial case? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Describe the Target's management approach <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Will this deal meet our business goals? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Yes<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">No<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"perform-a-risk-analysis\">\n <h2>Perform a risk analysis<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>To learn more about risk analysis and risk management, read the following posts:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Risk Management Guide: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Why You Need a Risk Management Process (+ Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-register\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How to Prevent Project Failure With a Risk Register<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/iso-31000\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">What Is ISO 31000? Getting Started with Risk Management<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-mitigation\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Mitigation: What It Is and How to Implement It (Free Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Identify risks <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Assess the impact of each risk <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Determine risk response strategy <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"compile-the-final-report\">\n <h2>Compile the final report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once the conclusions have been submitted, compile, and upload the report here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload report <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-report-approval\">\n <h2>Approval: Report approval<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Compile the final report<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">Will be submitted<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"go-ahead\">\n <h2>Go ahead?<\/h2>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Should the deal move forward? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">Yes<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">No<\/div>\n   <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n <h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/capabilities\/mergers-acquisitions-transactions-pmi\/post-merger-integration\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BCG: Post-Merger Integration<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/blog\/biggest-post-merger-integration-challenges\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: Biggest Post-Merger Integration Challenges &amp; How to Overcome Them<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/faq\/post-merger-and-acquisition-m-a-integration-process\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: The Ultimate Guide to Post-Merger (M&amp;A) Integration Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/blog\/why-m-a-integrations-fail\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: Top 5 Reasons of M&amp;A Integration Failures &amp; How to Prevent Them<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/operations\/articles\/mergers-acquisitions-integration-plan-checklist.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Deloitte: M&amp;A Integration\/Separation\/Divestiture Checklist for Day One Readiness<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/03\/dont-make-this-common-ma-mistake\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">HBR: Don't Make This Common M&amp;A Mistake<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/03\/the-big-idea-the-new-ma-playbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">HBR: The Big Idea: The New M&amp;A Playbook<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipmcinc.com\/insights\/a-matter-of-approach-avoiding-ma-pitfalls\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">IPM: A Matter of Approach: Avoiding M&amp;A Pitfalls<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/301359016.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">JITTA: A Framework for Understanding Post-Merger Information Systems Integration<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1002\/9781118692028.app2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">John Wiley &amp; Sons: M&amp;A Information Technology Best Practices, Appendix B<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jorgdesign.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s41469-018-0027-4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Organization Design: Post-Merger Integration<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lhh.com\/us\/en\/organizations\/our-insights\/the-seven-worst-m-and-a-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LHH: The Seven Worst M&amp;A Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/m-a-science\/common-m-a-pitfalls-and-problems-1c0a5eca1b05\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Science: Common M&amp;A Pitfalls and Problems<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/strategy-and-corporate-finance\/our-insights\/a-blueprint-for-m-and-a-success\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: A Blueprint for M&amp;A Success<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/m-and-a\/how-we-help-clients\/m-and-a-strategy-due-diligence\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: M&amp;A Strategy &amp; Due Diligence<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/strategy-and-corporate-finance\/our-insights\/the-six-types-of-successful-acquisitions\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: The Six Types of Successful Acquisitions<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwj5ssqH89DwAhWaiNUKHe8yB04YABABGgJ3cw&amp;ae=2&amp;sig=AOD64_3EWZI4xW3htO3LNQMyWYmntqxMKA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwij_8KH89DwAhVnC2MBHW0jDuEQ0Qx6BAgGEAE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Midaxo: M&amp;A Guide: Integration<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.priorilegal.com\/deals\/mergers-acquisitions\/manda-due-diligence-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Priori Legal: M&amp;A Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mergerintegration.com\/m-and-a-integration-strategy-guiding-principles\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pritchett, LP: M&amp;A Integration Strategy and Guiding Principles<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mergerintegration.com\/strategy-planning\/post-merger-integration-plan-merging-businesses?gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szvG0Ua2obN4ghOywPTFZWvl4RkVqL0wDMweVTplFR3bfTRy4JbBzzxoCUoIQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Pritchett, LP: The 5 Critical Elements of an M&amp;A Integration Plan<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/change-management-models\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: 8 Critical Change Management Models to Evolve and Survive<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/change-management-strategy\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: How to Make a Change Management Strategy (and Defuse the Growth Time Bomb)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-register\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: How to Prevent Project Failure With a Risk Register<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/prioritization-matrix\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Prioritization Matrix 101: What, How &amp; Why? (Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-mitigation\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Risk Mitigation: What It Is and How to Implement It (Free Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: The Ultimate Risk Management Guide: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Why You Need a Risk Management Process (+ Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/redrocketvc.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/lesson-66-preparing-for-due-diligence.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Red Rocket: Preparing for a Due Diligence Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/content\/merger-and-acquisition-process\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SmartSheet: The Ultimate Guide to the M&amp;A Process for Buyers and Sellers<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com\/5-383-7853?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=(sc.Default)&amp;firstPage=true\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Thomson Reuters: Information Exchange and Integration Planning in M&amp;A: Antitrust<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-workflows\">\n <h2>Related workflows:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/ma-target-search-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Target Search Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/ma-strategy-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Strategy Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/ma-acquisition-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Acquisition Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/post-merger-integration-pmi-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Post-Merger Integration Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/employee-onboarding-with-automations\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding With Automations<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/employee-onboarding-checklist-26\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/employee-onboarding-quick-start\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding Quick Start<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/risk-management-process-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Management Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/hipaa-privacy-risk-assessment-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">HIPAA Privacy Risk Assessment Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/risk-register-process-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Register Process Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/sustainability-risk-management-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainability Risk Management Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/startup-due-diligence-for-a-venture-capitalist-8\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Startup Due Diligence for a Venture Capitalist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/private-equity-due-diligence-checklist-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Private Equity Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/stock-purchase-due-diligence-checklist-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Stock Purchase Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/property-acquisitions-digital-marketing-assets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Property Acquisitions: Digital Marketing Assets<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/financial-audit-checklist-4\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Audit Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/financial-planning-process-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Planning Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/annual-financial-report-template-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Annual Financial Report Template<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/checklist-for-writing-an-operations-manual\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Checklist for Writing an Operations Manual<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/employee-review-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Employee 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