Stout provided comprehensive buy-side IT due diligence services to support a private equity firm’s acquisition of a leading manufacturer of wood products. The engagement assessed the target company’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, enterprise systems, and disaster recovery framework.

Our team identified material risks and gaps in network security, system reliability, and IT governance, along with fragmented processes dependent on manual tools. We evaluated licensing, backup, and ERP practices, highlighting modernization needs to reduce operational risk and improve scalability.

In addition, we assessed vendor contracts, software licensing structures, and ongoing IT support requirements to provide the client with a clear view of both current-state costs and post-close investment needs. The findings informed valuation considerations, shaped the integration roadmap, and provided actionable recommendations to ensure resilient, secure, and future-ready IT operations post-acquisition.