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M&A Due Diligence / 2026 Due Diligence

Uncover Hidden Software Liabilities.

We've stopped deals over $10M exposures. We've also saved them. Know exactly what you're acquiring before you close.

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May 2026

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Risk Assessment Integration
The challenge / 01

Traditional due diligence often overlooks software licensing risk. Non-compliant deployments, unfavorable contract terms, and hidden vendor obligations can create multi-million dollar liabilities that only surface after close.

Software liabilities are one of the most overlooked risks in M&A. Non-compliant licenses, unfavorable contracts, and hidden vendor obligations can cost millions post-close. UMS provides rapid, thorough software due diligence that protects your investment and identifies immediate post-acquisition savings.

What we deliver / 02

How we save you money.

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Risk Identification

We identify license compliance gaps, audit exposure, unfavorable contract terms, and vendor lock-in risks before you close the deal.

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Value Creation

Beyond risk, we identify immediate post-acquisition savings opportunities through license consolidation and vendor rationalization.

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Integration Planning

We provide a clear roadmap for software integration: which licenses to keep, consolidate, or eliminate - and how to negotiate the transitions.

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Rapid Turnaround

Deal timelines don't wait. We deliver full assessments in 2-4 weeks, aligned with your deal schedule.

How it works / 03

Our process.

Three phases. No reports gathering dust. Engagements run on the timeline of your renewal, audit, or fiscal year.

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Rapid Assessment

We analyze the target's software estate: licenses, contracts, compliance posture, and vendor relationships - typically in 2-4 weeks.

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Risk & Value Report

You receive a detailed report quantifying compliance risks, hidden liabilities, and post-acquisition savings opportunities.

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Post-Close Optimization

After close, we execute the integration plan: consolidating licenses, renegotiating contracts, and capturing the savings we identified.

Common questions / 06

Plainspoken answers.

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How fast can you complete a due diligence assessment?
Typically 2-4 weeks depending on the complexity of the target's software estate. We've completed urgent assessments in as little as 10 days.
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What happens if you find a deal-breaker?
We've both stopped deals and saved them. We quantify the risk so you can make an informed decision - whether that means renegotiating the purchase price, requiring remediation, or walking away.
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Do you help with post-merger integration?
Yes. Many clients retain us through the integration phase to execute license consolidation, vendor rationalization, and contract renegotiations.
Ready to start

Ready to start saving?

Give us 30 minutes. We'll show you exactly where the savings are. Zero upfront. Paid only on results.

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