Pre-Deal Sanity Check

Confidential Pre-transaction Assessment

A confidential, independent pre-deal assessment designed to test whether a proposed buy / sell / charter opportunity is fundamentally sound before time, deposits, or emotions are committed.

Independent Confidential Transparent Market-aligned

What This Is

A confidential, independent pre-transaction assessment to test deal logic, market reality, and execution risk before deposits, inspections, or momentum take over. This is decision protection, not deal promotion.


What You Receive

Report (2–4 page PDF)

  • Market reality check (price / rate vs current conditions)
  • Deal logic assessment (why this deal, why now)
  • Key risk flags (commercial, technical, regulatory, execution)

Risk & Liquidity

  • Liquidity and exit considerations
  • Practical risk prioritisation
  • Clear next-step guidance

Outcome Guidance

  • Proceed
  • Proceed with Conditions
  • Pause
  • Do Not Proceed

Turnaround

2–3 working days (expedited delivery available on request).


When This Helps

Typical triggers

  • Before signing MOA, recap, or term sheet
  • Before committing deposits or inspection costs
  • When presented with “urgent” or off-market deals
  • When intuition feels uneasy but facts are unclear

Who uses it

  • Owners / buyers / charterers
  • Brokers seeking independent clarity
  • Internal decision-makers and partners

What This Is NOT

Not a substitute for due diligence

  • Not legal or technical due diligence
  • Not a survey / inspection replacement

Not deal-driven

  • Not a valuation report
  • Not a charter rate quote
  • Not a broker mandate

Fee Posture

Paid and transparent. Credited against final commission if the transaction proceeds through RdM.


Contact

Written communication is preferred for clarity and audit trail. Calls are used sparingly where necessary.

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