$500M Acquisition Due Diligence
Led end-to-end security due diligence for a $500M acquisition, delivering $2.5M+ EBITDA improvement through vendor rationalization and risk consolidation.
The Challenge
A major acquisition required rapid assessment of security risks to ensure the deal's value wasn't eroded by hidden technical debt or compliance gaps.
- 1Complex acquisition target (Payspan) with legacy infrastructure
- 2Need to quantify cyber risk in financial terms for the Board
- 3Redundant security toolsets creating unnecessary cost
- 4Uncertain compliance posture regarding healthcare data
Our Approach
Executed a rigorous due diligence process focused on value creation, risk quantification, and post-merger integration speed.
Due Diligence Assessment
Conducted deep-dive technical and compliance audits to uncover hidden risks before deal closure.
Value at Risk (VaR)
Established a reporting framework translating cyber threats into financial exposure for the investment committee.
Vendor Rationalization
Identified and consolidated redundant security tools, directly improving EBITDA.
Integration Planning
Developed a roadmap for unifying security stacks and achieving 'exit-ready' compliance posture.
The Results
The acquisition closed successfully with zero data breaches and significant immediate financial value unlocked through efficiency.
We could not have done it without Adil. Under his leadership we passed every audit at 100%. His partnership and expertise for a lean internal team cannot be overstated.
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