Client: Leading Private Equity
Firm Sector: Aviation services
Scope: ICT Due Diligence for Equity Investment
A prominent private equity firm was evaluating a strategic investment in an airline services company operating across Australia and New Zealand. The target business had experienced steady growth, managing increasing volumes of flights and passenger services.
However, concerns arose about whether the company’s home-grown core ICT systems and financial management platforms could support future expansion.Traditional due diligence approaches lacked the depth to assess ICT capabilities or determine alignment with the investment thesis. There was also limited visibility into the scalability of core systems or potential ICT risks that could affect the transaction.
The client sought a focused ICT health check to determine:
The team conducted stakeholder interviews, reviewed architectural documentation, and assessed the technology environment across business-critical systems to determine:
The assessment delivered a clear, structured view of the ICT landscape, highlighting both strengths and limitations. Crucially, it identified capability gaps in the financial management system and potential bottlenecks in scaling ICT support for future growth.
Armed with these insights, the investor adjusted its investment strategy, incorporating previously unconsidered initiatives for system enhancement and ICT uplift. The review not only supported a more informed investment decision but also shaped early-stage transformation planning.
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