Explore the potential risks faced by asset buyers when dealing with unassumed seller contracts in the world of mergers and acquisitions. Learn from a cautionary tale involving a buyer, a seller, and a critical contract dispute. M&A Stories May 28,…
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Seller’s Indemnification Cap Dispute: What Entrepreneurs and Investors Should Know
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals. Learn about a real case involving a private equity firm, a $2.25 million dispute, and the importance of clarity in asset purchase agreements. M&A Stories May 21, 2019 Introduction: In the…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, excluded or retained liabilites, indemnification cap, post closing covenants Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Asset purchase agreements, business litigation, Buyer-seller disputes, Contaminated chemical inventory, Entrepreneurial insights, excluded liabilities, indemnification cap, Indemnification caps, indemnification for covenant breaches, Indemnification for representation and warranty breaches, Legal clarity in contracts, Legal counsel in M&A, M&A best practices, M&A case study, M&A legal dispute, Main Market Partners v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience, post closing covenants, Private equity in M&A, retained liabilities
Navigating Indemnification Caps in M&A Deals
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals and learn from a recent case dispute over their interpretation. Gain insights into risk mitigation strategies for buyers and sellers in the world of mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories May 20,…
Buyer of Chemical Division Sues Seller Over Cost Discrepancies
Explore the complexities of cost allocation in M&A as a buyer takes legal action against a seller over disputed costs in the acquisition of a chemical division. Get insights into the lawsuit, defense, and the court’s decision. M&A Stories May…
Posted in divestitures, due diligence, quality of earnings assessment Tagged with: Administrative costs allocation, Buyer vs. Seller lawsuit, Chemical division acquisition, Cost discrepancies in M&A, Divestiture risks, Financial health assessment, M&A cost allocation, Main Market Partners v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC, Middle-market acquisitions, Ohio federal district court, Post-acquisition performance, Pro Forma income statements, Quality of earnings assessment, Support group costs dispute
Business Seller Accuses Buyer of Earnout Manipulation
Explore a recent M&A case where a seller accused the buyer of manipulating earnings to avoid the earnout. Dive into the legal intricacies and lessons learned from Main Market Partners, LLC v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC. M&A Stories May 16,…
Posted in bad faith, earn outs Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, bad faith, Business performance, Business Seller, buyer, case reference, Chemical Division, Distressed Companies, Earnings Manipulation, earnout, EBITDA, Lawsuit, Legal Blog, M&A, Main Market Partners, merger and acquisition, Middle-Market Companies, Olon Ricerca Bioscience, Post-Closing Performance, Private Equity
Buyer Beware: Protecting Your Assets in M&A Deals
Explore the risks associated with acquiring companies and the potential consequences when assets are used as collateral in M&A deals. Learn from real-life cases and key takeaways. M&A Stories May 15, 2019 Introduction: When considering the acquisition of a company,…
Avoiding Seller Debt in M&A Deals: Buyer’s Protection
Explore the risks of acquiring the assets of a business and potential liability for seller debts in M&A deals. Learn from a real case involving a luxury motor coach company and gain insights into protecting buyers from unexpected liabilities. M&A…
Posted in all cash deal, de facto merger exception, seller ownership in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: All-cash transactions, Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, Avoiding legal battles, Business acquisition risks, buyer's protection, Commercial landlords, de facto merger, Liability protection, M&A deals, Nevada Supreme Court ruling, Seller debt, Seller's branding, Seller's liabilities, successor liability, Unexpected liabilities, Upper management
Negotiating M&A Deals: Buyer’s Duty in the Spotlight
Explore the complexities of M&A negotiations and the legal implications of buyer’s duty in this informative blog post. Learn from a real-life case reference. M&A Stories May 13, 2019 Introduction: Selling a business involves several stages. A potential buyer typically…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, Duty to negotiate in good faith Tagged with: Acquisition Agreement, asset purchase, business purchase, Business Transactions, Buyer's duty, case reference, CKSJB Holdings, confidentiality agreement, Delaware and California imply a duty of good faith and fair dealing, due diligence, earnout, Good Faith Negotiations, Inc., legal implications, Legal outcome, letter of intent, LLC v. EPAM Systems, M&A negotiations
M&A Confidentiality: Protecting Valuable Customer Data
Learn about the importance of safeguarding confidential information in M&A deals and the legal battles that can arise when confidentiality agreements are breached. M&A Stories May 9, 2019 Introduction: In the world of business acquisitions, safeguarding confidential information is paramount.…
Posted in covenant not to compete, public information exclusion Tagged with: Bobcat North America, Business acquisitions, case reference, Competitive Activities, Confidentiality, Confidentiality covenant, Customer Data, Inland Waste Holdings, Lawsuit, Legal battles, M&A, noncompetition covenant, public information exception, Purchase agreement
Seller’s Stock Purchase Agreement Disclosure and the $1.4 Million Claim
Explore this M&A legal blog post that delves into the case of a $1.4 million claim arising from a stock purchase agreement disclosure. Gain insights into the legal outcome, key takeaways, and strategies to minimize liability in M&A deals. M&A…
Posted in disclosure schedule, No Undisclosed Liabilities, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: $1.4 million claim, Business problems disclosure, buyer's claim, Disclosure schedule, due diligence, Healthcare coverage, Inc., Inc. v. Wellcare Health Plans, Legal outcome, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, M&A Risk Management, Minimizing liability, Molina Healthcare, New York Department of Health, no undisclosed liabilities, Refund of pre-closing income, stock purchase agreement, Supreme Court ruling
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