"Due diligence" is a term used for a number of concepts involving either an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for acquisition.

Due Diligence BEFORE the deal
FACT: Fewer than 10% of financial crimes of less than $100k are prosecuted
FACT: Less than 5% of court-ordered restitution is ever collected
FACT: Less than 2% of these con artists and criminals go to jail

Don't become a statistic. Call us before the contracts are signed!  Whenever YOU are about to enter into a personal or business relationship, even with someone you know, Contact Appin. We will uncover the facts you need to know to feel secure about your decision. Our proactive approach has saved our clients millions of dollars in losses, time and frustration. A single mistake when choosing a strategic partner or investment recipient could mean devastating results and losses for years to come. Our clients include some of the most influential players in the information, legal, and financial industries.  Appin is staffed by seasoned professionals with domestic and international experience who utilize contemporary sources and methods to achieve successful results. We specialize in corporate and personal research almost anywhere on the planet.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: Our due diligence reports on business principals take an average of two to five business days. Rush reports can be turned around the same or next day!

BANKING: Appin has developed affordable, specialized commercial loan due diligence reports.

PRIVATE INVESTORS: Reviewing a private placement offering or a high-yield, unsecured investment? Let Appin find out the real story behind the hype and claims.

SEC, STOCK AND INVESTMENT FRAUD: Our resources include broker-dealer licensed investigators with years of experience in tricky investment cases. We work closely with our clients and minimize unneeded time and frustration normally encountered with expensive law firms.

ATM AND CREDIT CARD INDUSTRY: We provides Visa Network-mandated due diligence on ISOs, merchants and privately owned cash machines. Indepth due diligence reports meet sponsor bank compliance standards. Are they operating out of a PO box? Have they been sued by a bank before? Have there been accusations of money-laundering or tax evasion? Appin will find out. Volume rate discounts apply.

VENDOR REVIEW: They say they can provide the service or make the widget, but who are these guys? Appin has discovered overt fakes and spectacular facades for many clients. Think you can't afford a report? Well, how much are you prepared to lose?

ATTORNEYS: Pre-lit discovery or witness location work, worldwide, at great rates. Quick turnaround for personal profile reports (within hours if necessary) at a low cost.

Appin has access to a vast array of quality-tested information resources including, but not limited to, proprietary databases and an international team of specialists. We consistently provide a wide range of information to our clients in a prompt, accurate, cost effective, and confidential manner. Services are customized to meet our clients needs.

Whether you...
* Have a hunch things are not what they seem
* Hear unsettling comments from others about your strategic partners
* Need business intelligence for a new venture
* Want to know what others in your industry are doing
* Need an extra set of 'eyes and ears' anywhere in the world

Remember: Whenever you or your company are about to enter into a relationship, even with a known ally, Appin. We will uncover the facts you need to know so you can feel secure about your business and personal decisions.