Case Study: a private acquirer achieves a clear, low-disruption IT/OT upgrade path with MEV, LLC's due diligence

a private acquirer green-lights manufacturing SMB close with MEV after a 60-day IT/OT diligence and under $25K exposure

A private acquirer engaged MEV, LLC to perform an IT & Tech Due Diligence assessment on a manufacturing SMB they were seeking to purchase. The challenge was to validate the target's IT and OT infrastructure, quantify cybersecurity and obsolescence risks, and clarify near-term capital expenditure requirements, all while operating under strict confidentiality with very limited access to the target's internal systems.

MEV implemented a low-touch assessment framework that combined stakeholder interviews with remotely deployed diagnostic scripts. This provided the necessary visibility without disrupting operations. The solution delivered a clear, staged upgrade plan that green-lighted the deal's close, provided CAPEX clarity for the first 18 months, and significantly reduced risks across security and operational continuity.