Due diligence is a new concept for Russian business

This article deals with the topic of mergers and acquisitions, as well as international experience in these transactions can help Russian business in an objective assessment of the company before buying. It is concluded that the main and most important stage is the stage of preparation. It is through careful and painstaking preparation, analysis of all elements of the company can minimize the risks of failure of the transaction. For a qualitative and objective assessment of the company it is necessary to conduct due diligence, which literally means «due diligence».