Datasite’s recent research reveals that the most common 2 issues uncovered in due diligence that causes buyers to withdraw from a deal in due diligence are cybersecurity and data concerns (36%) and financial weaknesses (22%).
When asked how often a deal does not progress due to an issue uncovered in due diligence, dealmakers said about 1 in 10 deals fell through. Additional problematic areas most likely to kill a deal are excessive valuation, financial irregularities, and leadership issues.
Talk to your technology advisors about data security issues and consider securing an external audit from a third-party firm (ask your CPA for a referral) to ensure your information management practices are up to snuff.