due dilligence

English translation: a legal standard & a professional / business process of investigating, verifying & evaluating information

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English term or phrase:due diligence
Selected answer:a legal standard & a professional / business process of investigating, verifying & evaluating information
Entered by: Ildiko Santana

21:18 Aug 4, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law: Contract(s) / business development
English term or phrase: due dilligence
in corporate joint - venture
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Explanation:
Research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)

The process of investigation, performed by investors, into the details of a potential investment, such as an examination of operations and management and the verification of material facts.
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Explanation:
Research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)

The process of investigation, performed by investors, into the details of a potential investment, such as an examination of operations and management and the verification of material facts.


    Reference: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20diligence
    Reference: http://www.investorwords.com/1596/due_diligence.html
Ildiko Santana
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