Uncover Hidden M&A Risks Before They Cost You Millions

Why Standard Due Diligence Isn’t Enough

For investment funds and companies making high-value deals, standard due diligence often misses critical risk factors that emerge through human relationships, hidden obligations, and concealed problems

Multiple studies show that well over 50 percent of M&A deals fail, meaning they end up destroying shareholder value instead of creating it. Research analyzing 2,500 deals found that more than 60% destroy shareholder value, with inadequate due diligence on human factors being a significant contributing factor.

Recent high-profile deal challenges show the real cost:

• Warner Bros Discovery took a $9.1 billion writedown on its TV networks, including CNN and TNT, after concluding they were no longer worth what they were when the $42 billion merger was completed

• Meta’s Reality Labs division has lost nearly $50 billion in the past five years, with $17.7 billion in losses in 2024 alone

The consequences go far beyond immediate financial losses. Companies that fail to conduct comprehensive due diligence on human factors—including leadership dynamics, cultural integration challenges, and key personnel risks—face significantly higher rates of deal failure and longer recovery periods.

Human Intelligence: The Missing M&A Success Factor

While financial and legal documents provide the foundation for deal evaluation, our business intelligence solutions focus on the human factors that determine transaction success:

• Leadership integrity and post-transaction commitment

• Hidden relationships with competitors or regulatory bodies

• Secret financial obligations and potential liabilities

• Operational problems concealed during formal due diligence

Intelligent Due Diligence

Our professionals use sophisticated intelligence methods to protect transaction integrity:

• Smart Pre-Deal Intelligence
  Through customized intelligence services, we develop comprehensive stakeholder profiles that identify potential risks not visible through standard document review.

• Transaction Risk Assessment
  Our specialized intelligence services evaluate deal structures for potential exploitation points, providing investment professionals with critical risk reduction insights.

• Post-Merger Integration Intelligence
  For complex transactions requiring ongoing risk management, we provide tailored investigation solutions that monitor integration challenges and identify emerging threats.

• Negotiation Intelligence
  We deliver strategic intelligence on counterparty negotiation strategies, enabling more effective transaction positioning and risk allocation.

• Legal Risk Reduction
  For legal professionals supporting transaction due diligence, our business risk assessment provides critical intelligence regarding potential post-transaction legal exposure. By identifying hidden legal vulnerabilities before deal completion, our legal intelligence solutions help prevent costly disputes and preserve transaction value.

• Strategic Intelligence Advantage
  We provide investment funds and legal attorneys with decisive informational advantages in high-stakes transactions. Through customized legal intelligence, we enable more informed decision-making regarding transaction structure, risk allocation, and valuation considerations.

Why Deal Makers Choose Dionaea

Our intelligence approach delivers:

• Superior Information Access — Professional networks reveal critical details that are hard to obtain by regular means

• Complete Risk Discovery — Finding small warning signs that point to potential issues

• Actionable Intelligence — Clear recommendations that enable informed decision-making

• Custom Deal Focus — Intelligence gathering designed for your specific transaction needs and risk concerns

Protect Your Investment Value

Comprehensive intelligence is the foundation of smart decision-making. Contact us to discuss how our specialized intelligence services can enhance your transaction due diligence process and protect investment value.