Mergers and Acquisitions
M&A Nugget: The Best Fit
Most business transitions are accomplished by a sale to a third party. The merger and acquisition is, however, one of…
Read MoreM&A Nuggets: Fair Notice
This nugget covers one of the mundane but important procedural aspects of a purchase agreement, called “Notice”. Every purchase agreement…
Read MoreWhy Are the Fees to Sell a Business So High? It’s a Matter of Expectations
“How much will it cost to sell my business?” It seems like a reasonable enough question—and a business owner is…
Read MoreWhat M&A Buyers Lose by Keeping Their Closing Checklists to Themselves
I recently represented a group of business owners in the sale of their company. As with any merger or acquisition,…
Read MoreM&A: Matching Priorities – Buyer and Seller
In the context of M&A, frequently the priorities of a buyer and a seller differ, especially at the outset of…
Read MoreLetters of Intent (LOI) – Buyer’s Exclusivity
I’ve reviewed many LOIs over the years – some we’ve prepared and others the client prepared. I’ve found that too…
Read MoreIs your M&A Attorney an Advisor or a Consultant?
Originally posted on 12/4/2020, no content changes. For many people, selling a business is their largest lifetime financial transaction. And…
Read MoreIn M&A, a Seller’s Greatest Asset Is Their Engagement in the Deal
Originally posted 10/25/19, no content changes. Every business owner understands the importance of employee engagement. Keep your team motivated and…
Read MoreI’m a Potential M&A Buyer; Should I Focus on Buying Stocks (Equities) or Buying Assets?
Originally posted on 9/9/2020, no content changes. When an M&A buyer is looking into a target company, they’re faced with…
Read MoreFrom the Field to the M&A Negotiating Table, Every Successful Team Shares The Same Dynamics
Originally posted on 1/25/2019, no content changes. They say there’s no “I” in “team.” Tellingly, for the parties in merger…
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