In today’s competitive environment, understanding new investment and lending opportunities depend upon more than a strong knowledge of finance and accounting.  Time-sensitive and mission-critical investment decisions require deep industry experience and operations expertise.  Fort Dearborn has the financial acumen, industry breadth, and operational skills essential to performing comprehensive due diligence services, including Quality of Earnings reports, that potential buyers and their lenders need to make informed decisions. After closing, our deal team can assist with post-acquisition integration planning and implementation to effect a seamless transition. Whether the target is publicly traded, privately held, or a corporate spinoff, we have the skill to identify strengths, synergies, and discover understated/undisclosed issues.