Series 79 practice questioneasyOperational due diligence – plant tour
An investment banker conducting operational due diligence on a manufacturing target is MOST likely to request which of the following?
- AThe company’s latest environmental audit
- BA tour of the company’s main production facility✓ Correct answer
- CThe CEO’s employment contract
- DA list of the largest shareholders
Explanation
Why B — A tour of the company’s main production facility
A plant tour provides critical insight into the company's operations, processes, and infrastructure. Environmental audits and contracts are important, but not the primary focus of operational due diligence.
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