Client Objective: A private equity firm sought due diligence support to help identify and assess potential risks and fill in key information gaps to facilitate a sound investment decision. The firm engaged Jefferson Business Consulting for in-depth knowledge of the federal market, procurement, and political savvy to assess the core federal business of its acquisition target.
Jefferson Role: Jefferson provided the equity firm with a thorough analysis of the core federal business and growth potential of the company targeted for acquisition. We validated the value and duration of existing federal contracts, analyzed the customer’s spending pattern, and interviewed program owners, acquisition officials, and other key stakeholders at the federal agency to assess the program’s future direction. We provided a thorough understanding of the emerging issues and rated the risks for its potential impact on current market presence and future growth.
Results: Jefferson provided valuable information on the competitive posture, current and future federal business, and emerging risks that were unknown to our client. Our client was able to fully weigh the risks to make an informed investment decision.