Case Study: SC Lowy achieves faster, deeper acquisition due diligence with Datasite

Different factors determine the speed of diligence in different markets

SC Lowy, a Hong Kong-based global banking and asset management group, faced the challenge of conducting thorough due diligence for its acquisitions of financial institutions in different international markets. The firm needed to gain a deep, granular understanding of each target's loan books and financial health, a process that varied in complexity between regions. They utilized services from their vendor, Datasite.

Datasite provided the solution for SC Lowy's due diligence process, which was handled manually to ensure a greater understanding of the target businesses. The technology was helpful for data analysis and accelerating certain aspects, with the cloud offering exciting possibilities. For Datasite, the most important factor was creating a robust infrastructure that balanced security with efficiency. This hands-on approach was key, enabling SC Lowy to successfully assess and recapitalize its acquisitions, such as identifying the need for twice the equity initially envisaged in one deal.

SC Lowy

Michel Lowy

Co-Founder and CEO