Mergers and Acquisitions are often exciting and pivotal events in a company’s history, no matter which side of the equation your company is on.
But Mergers and Acquisitions can also be complicated, time consuming, and expensive. Whether it is a share exchange, asset purchase, share purchase, or merger, it is important to ensure that business transactions are done correctly, while minimizing risk.
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming increasingly commonplace as a result of strategic transition planning. Each of these scenarios has a series of regulatory compliance considerations the business must face, whether on the breakaway path or on the merger and acquisition side.… Read More
Corporate transactions categorized as Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) generally include asset purchase agreements, mergers, reverse mergers, stock purchase agreements, share exchange agreements, consolidations, tender offers, and other transactions involving the combination of two or more companies. A transaction can fail to meet expectations when too much time is spent determining how much to pay for an acquisition and not enough thought given to how the deal will be financed. In this section, we’ll review various ways capital can be used to fund an acquisition and some of the most common business ownership structures.… Read More
You’ve reached the stage of the merger and acquisition process where you’ve completed the due diligence process and are ready to put pen to paper.
This is when every paragraph, sentence, and word should be reviewed by experienced professionals to successfully draft contracts for the sale of companies. In most cases, the purchaser and their legal advisors are already at work preparing the first version of the purchase agreement.… Read More
Strong secular trends, supportive financial markets, and concerns surrounding unknown changes to upcoming tax legislation have fueled a surge of activity in the area of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”). The trend is expected to continue as companies seek a competitive edge in a post-pandemic environment.
Once you have made the decision to pursue an M&A transaction, the next phase of the process is designed to accelerate progress toward a deal or abandon it altogether.
CEO Michelle Jacko’s article, What You Need to Know About M&As and Business Transitions, was published in the February 2021 issue of Lawyer Monthly Magazine.… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on businesses of all sizes, with some companies forced to cut operations, limit hours or reviewing other strategic alternatives. Many distressed companies are considering all options to relive the pressures, which include raising operating capital, downsizing office space, laying off staff, and/or applying for Small Business Association Loans or other loans.… Read More
Whether you are considering a merger, acquisition, asset purchase or some other type of business transaction involving a competitor or compatible business, the number of factors that must be considered can be overwhelming.
The LawTV Video 4: Navigating a Successful Merger or Acquisition… Read More