M&A Support

Mergers and acquisitions are decided on confidence in the numbers, but the value of a transaction also rests on the digital foundation of the company being acquired. Weak security governance, technical debt and unresolved regulatory obligations affect valuation, deal terms and integration costs, often on a scale that only becomes visible after signing. Berigo helps owners, boards and investors make security an integral part of the transaction assessment: before, during and after the deal.

We treat security as a management discipline. Our assessments are independent, precise and written for decision-makers, not technologists. The result is a risk picture that can be used directly in negotiations, pricing and integration planning, anchored in European and Norwegian requirements such as NIS2, GDPR and ISO 27001.

What we deliver

Our M&A support covers the full transaction lifecycle, from early assessment through completed integration:

• Security due diligence: an independent assessment of the target's security maturity, digital risk exposure, technical debt and regulatory obligations, with findings tied to business impact and their significance for the transaction.
• Pre-decision risk insight: clear red flags, an assessment of how the findings affect value and terms, and a decision basis the board can stand behind.
• Secure integration: planning and governing the security work after closing: consolidating platforms, access management, governance models and controls without putting operations or compliance at risk.
• Regulatory clarity: an assessment of obligations under NIS2, GDPR and relevant sector requirements, so compliance risk is priced and managed rather than discovered after the fact.
• Confidential counsel: direct sparring with investors, the chair and executive management in time-critical or demanding assessments.

Who it is for

The service is designed for investors, owner-led companies, boards and executive teams considering an acquisition, merger, divestment or restructuring. It is particularly relevant where the target is digitally dependent, processes personal data or falls within the scope of NIS2, and where digital risk could affect valuation or the integration timeline.

How an engagement typically starts

An engagement normally begins with a confidential conversation about the transaction, the timeline and what is at stake. We then agree the scope and access to information, and carry out the assessment at the pace the transaction requires. Findings are presented in a decision-oriented format: what they mean for value, terms and the way forward. If the deal proceeds, we follow up with a concrete plan for secure integration.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation about how security can strengthen, not slow down, your transaction.