Who really controls the company you’re about to invest in?

Too often, glossy paperwork hides risks that can cost investors billions.

At CBI, we’ve seen how hidden ownership structures can derail promising deals. What looks straightforward on the surface may mask sanctioned entities, political ties, or financial fragility.

As Benjamin, Associate Director of Technical Services Division, says in the article:
“Too often, what looks like a straightforward transaction hides unseen risk. Proper UBO due diligence is the difference between a successful deal and a costly mistake.”

In this article, we share insights on:

• Why Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) checks matter more than ever
• The consequences of getting the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership wrong
• Smarter methods investors are using to crack the ownership maze
• How CBI helps clients mitigate these hidden risks in Pre-IPO and M&A transactions

For the full article, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7386225738263240705

We’d love to hear about your experiences. What challenges have you faced in uncovering hidden owners?