[Verse 1] When the deal's on the table and the stakes are high Four pillars of due diligence reach up to the sky Financial statements tell the story of the past But we need to dig deeper, make sure value will last Review the books, examine every line Cash flow patterns and the bottom line [Chorus] Four F-L-O-S, that's the way we go Financial Legal Operational Strategic flow Risk and value, hand in hand Due diligence helps us understand F-L-O-S before you buy Don't let hidden dangers fly by [Verse 2] Legal due diligence checks the company's ground Contracts, licenses, lawsuits to be found Intellectual property and compliance too Regulatory issues that could come back on you Title searches and employment law Every legal risk that we foresaw [Chorus] Four F-L-O-S, that's the way we go Financial Legal Operational Strategic flow Risk and value, hand in hand Due diligence helps us understand F-L-O-S before you buy Don't let hidden dangers fly by [Verse 3] Operational review looks at how things run Management systems, processes, everyone Supply chain strength and customer base IT infrastructure and the market space Quality control and production lines Operational efficiency that truly shines [Bridge] Strategic fit is the final test Will this deal serve our interests best Synergies and market position strong Cultural alignment all along Valuation models, discounted flows Multiple approaches, that's how it goes [Chorus] Four F-L-O-S, that's the way we go Financial Legal Operational Strategic flow Risk and value, hand in hand Due diligence helps us understand F-L-O-S before you buy Don't let hidden dangers fly by [Outro] Before you sign and close the deal Make sure the value is really real Due diligence is your guiding light F-L-O-S will keep you right
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