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due diligence

the performance of those actions that are generally regarded as prudent, responsible and necessary to conduct a thorough and objective investigation, review and/or analysis. In the thrift industry, the term is used to describe the preacquisition analysis of a savings association by a potential acquirer. The analysis includes a review of the institution's franchise value, an identification of its assets and liabilities, an evaluation of its management, and a determination of its purchase price.

Source : U.S. Department of the Treasury

Language : English

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