Due Diligence
A clear view of earnings quality and risk ahead of a transaction.
Our Methodology
Our financial due diligence gives acquirers and investors a clear view of earnings quality, net debt and key risks ahead of a transaction.
Deliverables
- Financial due diligence report
- Quality-of-earnings analysis
- Key risk and value observations
Our Experts
Paul Wu
Director of Technology Advisory
Paul Wu is the Director of Ascent Partners Technologies Limited and a Principal of Business Valuation of Ascent Partners. Prior to joining Ascent Partners, Paul has accumulated extensive leadership, management and global experience in regions including North America and Asia Pacific, in particular in the information technology and telecommunication fields. Paul received his Msc. and Bsc. degrees from Simon Fraser University in Canada in 1989 and 1986 respectively. Paul also obtained the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificate in Australia from CMA Institute, and served as a Vice-Chairman of its Committee of Strategic Development since 2016.
Simon Mak
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Simon Mak is the founder and chief executive of Ascent Partners, a corporate valuation and advisory firm based in Hong Kong. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science. Mr. Mak is a CFA charter holder, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a member of the Institute of Public Accountant (MIPA). He has extensive experience in financial valuation and sustainability reporting. Besides his professional work, he is committed to fulfil his social duty. He serves in a variety of not-for-profit organizations and charities. He is the founding chairman of IP Commericialization Alliance, founding director of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC, governor and honorary treasurer of Friends of the Earth (HK), member of UN ESCAP ESBN and committee members in a variety of chamber of commerce and trade organizations.
Case Studies
Abundance International Limited
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AMCO United Holding Limited
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Asia Maritime Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited
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