Case Study: a private equity-owned chemical distributor identifies acquisition risks and value opportunities with Messina Group's IT due diligence

a private equity-owned chemical distributor identifies 21 acquisition initiatives with Messina Group

A private equity-owned chemical distributor engaged Messina Group to perform an IT due diligence assessment on a target acquisition. The client sought to expand its product portfolio but needed to identify any major IT, cybersecurity, or operational risks within the target company that could impact the deal or post-acquisition integration.

Messina Group's solution involved a comprehensive assessment using its IT due diligence framework, which uncovered significant cybersecurity shortcomings and operational risks. Post-acquisition, Messina provided a value creation roadmap with 21 initiatives, including immediate cybersecurity enhancements and the implementation of new systems like Salesforce and PowerBI. These efforts enabled the client to proceed confidently with the acquisition and achieve significant long-term business value through a successful integration.