Napper Investments performs due diligence and business analysis for organizations that are contemplating investments, strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions or that are looking to enhance organizational effectiveness in an existing business unit or portfolio company.
We generate valuable due diligence reports and business analyses for our client base that become an integral component of their decision-making and negotiation processes. We offer a confidential, sound, unbiased perspective and are the ideal complement to your internal resources.
As a premier due diligence consulting firm and widely recognized as one of the world's leading management consulting firms, Astute Diligence enhances client business decisions by combining a thorough understanding of technologies, logistics, corporate strategy and finance with an ability to summarize complex issues into concise, easily understood terms.
Projects are customized based on client needs. Due diligence services range from initial validation of targets to detailed on-site due diligence visits to the preparation of complete integration plans. Management consulting services, aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness, are typically intensive studies that identify cost-saving opportunities and define appropriate actionable go-forward plans. Strict confidentiality is maintained for all engagements.
Whether selecting an initial group of managers or monitoring the ongoing performance of a clients portfolio, Napper Investments implements a disciplined due diligence process to ensure that the current selection of managers is in line with the clients investment goals.
Managers are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria. When selecting a manager, Napper Investments generally places 30-40% of our emphasis on historical performance and performance related characteristics. The remaining 60-70% is placed on qualitative characteristics, which include: firm specific issues, product specific issues, investment philosophy and process, firm management and personnel issues.
Qualitative characteristics are determined through an extensive process of due diligence on every manager we recommend. We pride ourselves on fully understanding the investment manager landscape and our ability to highlight those managers who have the potential to add the greatest value. Following the initial selection of managers we advocate a formal program in which due diligence reviews are scheduled throughout the year.
This process consists of gathering and analyzing individual portfolio and composite data, performing in-depth manager interviews, phone conversations and issuing periodic manager reports to update our clients and our colleagues as to any relevant changes in the managers style, focus, firm structure or performance. Napper Investments is proactive in recommending a manager review meeting if there is the indication that changes may be occurring or if sudden changes have occurred in the structure, focus or performance of the firm. Often we can identify potential problems within management firms that have not yet become apparent.