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title: Due diligence on a reverse merger candidate with pipeline of IND-ready compounds
description: Technical due diligence on a reverse merger candidate with pipeline of IND-ready compounds.
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# [Due diligence on a reverse merger candidate with pipeline of IND-ready compounds](https://www.alacrita.com/case-studies/due-diligence-on-a-reverse-merger-candidate-with-pipeline-of-ind-ready-compounds)

 Written by [Cort](https://www.alacrita.com/case-studies/author/cort) | Aug 17, 2022 5:43:50 PM

#### Challenge:

A NASDAQ-listed biotech asked Alacrita to conduct a technical due diligence on a prospect reverse merger candidate. After screening numerous companies, our client identified a strong candidate with a pipeline of IND-ready small molecule compounds with potential applications principally in immuno-oncology. The client requested Alacrita to investigate four of the pipeline candidates in oncology and perform a commercial appraisal of the opportunity and competitiveness of the products.

#### Solution:

The due diligence project performed by Alacrita comprised two parallel and related tasks:

- A technical review of the target data room contents to identify risks, gaps, weaknesses and inconsistencies, commenting specifically on receptor selectivity, pharmacokinetic profile, preclinical toxicology and safety pharmacology
- A commercial appraisal of the prospects for the molecular class in general, and the target's competitive position versus other pipeline candidates.

A report was then prepared for the client listing our findings for each of the four pipeline candidates.

 

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