M&A Support
Diligence & Integration Risk for Family Office M&A
Family offices acquiring businesses or divesting assets need independent validation that surfaces integration risks before they become permanent. Kincaid provides buy-side and sell-side diligence with governance-grade documentation and board-ready risk analysis.
Buy-Side Diligence
Independent validation before acquisition—financial, operational, and governance risk assessment.
- •Quality of earnings: Revenue sustainability, margin defensibility, working capital reality
- •Operational assessment: People, processes, systems, and customer relationships
- •Integration complexity: Cultural fit, technology stack compatibility, regulatory hurdles
- •Hidden liabilities: Legal exposure, compliance gaps, contractual obligations
- •Synergy realism: Evidence-based analysis of cost savings and revenue opportunities
Sell-Side Diligence
Pre-transaction preparation and buyer-ready documentation for family offices divesting assets.
- •Readiness assessment: Identify and remediate issues before buyer diligence begins
- •Data room preparation: Organized, complete documentation that accelerates buyer confidence
- •Carve-out complexity: Financial statement separation, IT infrastructure, shared services
- •Management presentation: Independent validation of seller-prepared materials
- •Risk disclosure: Proactive identification and explanation of known issues
Integration Risk Assessment
Most M&A value destruction happens post-close. We map integration complexity before it becomes irreversible.
People & Culture
- Leadership continuity
- Talent retention risk
- Cultural compatibility
- Compensation alignment
Systems & Data
- Technology stack gaps
- Data migration complexity
- Cybersecurity posture
- IT debt quantification
Operations
- Process standardization
- Supply chain dependencies
- Customer transition risk
- Vendor contract transfers
Governance
- Board structure transition
- Decision authority mapping
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit and control systems
Post-Close Transition Support
The first 100 days determine long-term success. We provide independent monitoring and board reporting during critical transition periods.
- •Integration tracking: KPI monitoring against plan assumptions
- •Risk escalation: Early warning systems for deviations and delays
- •Board reporting: Independent status updates and governance documentation
- •Decision support: Evidence-based recommendations for course corrections
Cross-Border Complexity
For international family offices navigating multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- •Regulatory mapping: Cross-border compliance and approval requirements
- •Tax structuring: Independent validation of advisor recommendations
- •Currency & treasury: FX risk and capital repatriation analysis
- •Local partnerships: Coordination with regional legal and financial advisors
Our M&A Philosophy
Integration Risk > Deal Terms
The best deal structure can't save a flawed integration plan. We prioritize post-close execution over purchase price negotiation.
Evidence Over Narrative
Management presentations are starting points, not endpoints. We validate claims with independent data and customer interviews.
Governance from Day One
Post-close success requires clarity on decision rights, approval authorities, and escalation paths—designed before closing.
No Transaction Incentives
We're paid for analysis quality, not deal completion. Our incentive is accuracy, not transaction volume.
Typical Engagement Timeline
Week 1-2
Initial data room review, management interviews, preliminary risk identification
Week 3-4
Deep-dive analysis, independent validation, integration complexity assessment
Week 5-6
Final report preparation, board presentation, deal recommendations
Post-Close
Optional: 100-day integration monitoring and board reporting
Start a Confidential Conversation
If you're a family office principal, CIO, or trusted advisor evaluating an M&A transaction, we welcome a confidential discussion about how independent diligence can strengthen your decision-making.
