When software assets are part of the deal, knowing what’s in the code matters.
Eliminate postclose surprises in open source, AI, security, architecture, quality, and development processes.
Before the transaction is complete
- Ensure IP rights and build protections into the deal
- Identify and address critical software flaws
- Anticipate technical debt and maintenance requirements
- Plan for efficient integration
No matter which side of an acquisition you’re on, Black Duck Audits can advise on all aspects of the software, ensuring the financial and reputational success of your transaction.
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Software audit services for M&A
Black Duck Audits identify and assess all aspects of software for a range of clients.
In a buyout, it’s crucial to know if the target’s capabilities, technology, and software can support the investment thesis, roadmap, and plans to scale business.
Black Duck acts as a technical advisor to help private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With our code audit expertise, we partner with other strategic advisors and in-house value creation teams or can cover the entirety of software due diligence.
Acquiring companies often have in-house expertise and a technical due diligence playbook focused on the target’s software development processes and organization. But there’s only so much insight possible without access to the code.
Black Duck partners with in-house due diligence teams as a trusted third party to audit the code and identify risks and technical debt across code quality, architecture, application security, and third-party code. Targets trust Black Duck with their IP, and acquirers get a complete picture of what’s in the code.
When preparing to sell, it’s critical to anticipate the questions acquirers will ask during technical due diligence. Knowing where you stand helps prevent surprises that can delay or derail a deal.
Black Duck has advised acquirers in thousands of transactions. We also help sellers identify potential issues early to get your business in order before diligence starts.
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