M & A Nuggets
M&A Nugget: Every Word Matters
This Nugget is for those English majors out there. In a purchase agreement, every word matters. The omission of a…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Dissenters’ Rights
In Maryland, and other states, a stockholder who does not believe that the purchase price to be paid by an…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: An Irish Proverb
As St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated, it reminded me of an old Irish proverb, “lie down with dogs and you’ll…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: First Things First – the NDA
Before the purchase agreement is negotiated, before the letter of intent is discussed, and before the exchange of any information…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: CFIUS
Most businesses know about the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, which scrutinizes and has the power to block…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Non-Competes- “The Reverse”
Buyers of businesses typically require the target and its owners to sign non-compete agreements which restrict the seller and its…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Health Care, Beware
The acquisition of a health care entity implicates two major federal statutes aimed at the health care industry. The Anti-Kickback…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Representations And Warranties Insurance
If you read a business purchase agreement carefully, you cannot help but notice that more pages are devoted to the…
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Awash In Cash For The New Year
With the surge in the economy the past few years, many companies have plenty of cash to spend on acquisitions. …
Read MoreM&A Nugget: Happy “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” Holidays
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) contains provisions which should make buyers and sellers of businesses happy. The…
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