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MGS Executive Toolkit · ET-001

Decision support tool

Commercial Due Diligence Checklist

Clarify what is confirmed, what remains uncertain and what must be resolved before proceeding.

Verify counterpart identity, capacity, economics, compliance, execution and payment protection before committing.

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Editable XLSX file compatible with Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets.

On iPhone: tap “Download”, not “View”, then open the file in Apple Numbers to edit it without Microsoft 365. Safari Quick Look may not represent the workbook correctly.

When to use itBefore signing a material contract, appointing a distributor or intermediary, or making an advance payment.
What to prepareParty details, commercial proposal, draft contracts, payment terms, references and supporting documents.
What you will obtainConvert an incomplete commercial review into documented conditions, owners and next actions.

What problem it helps solve

Verify counterpart identity, capacity, economics, compliance, execution and payment protection before committing.

Questions to answer

  • Current legal name, registration and address
  • Beneficial owners, directors and authorised representatives
  • Experience, team and resources to perform
  • Price, margin and economic coherence
  • Ability to pay or secure financing
  • Required contracts, permits and certificates

How the result is interpreted

The 0–100 result is calculated from confirmed rows. Completeness is shown separately so that form completion is not confused with decision quality.

What it does not replace

The tool does not replace legal, financial, tax, technical or regulatory verification when specialist review is required.

Within the framework

Diagnose and decide

This tool forms part of the MGS Strategic Intelligence Framework™. The MGS Decision Framework™ is the decision sub-method used within the Diagnose, Prioritise and Decide phases.

Review methodology criteria, scoring and limitations.

EN590 transactions

Verify terminal, tank, title and TTT feasibility before exposing funds.

A dedicated route covers EN590 10 ppm transactions in Rotterdam and Houston, combining documentary, operational and counterparty verification.

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Next step

When the tool identifies material exposure

Convert material gaps into a decision question, a verifiable scope and an expected outcome.

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