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due diligence

Due diligence is the exercise of proper care and attention to a business transaction.

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due diligence

Due diligence is the exercise of proper care and attention to a business transaction.

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This term is commonly used to refer to the review of financial and legal documents in a merger or acquisition but is equally applicable to virtually any decision-making process, including whether to insure or self-insure, whether to form a captive insurance company, and a host of other risk management decisions.