Explore the intricacies of asset acquisitions in the latest M&A dispute involving Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefit management business. This blog delves into the legal debate over assumed liabilities, highlighting a $200 million dispute between the buyer and seller over Walgreens…
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M&A Asset Buyer’s Hail Mary Argument in $200 Million Liability Dispute
Posted in assumed liabilities Tagged with: and vs or, asset acquisitions, Assumed liabilities, Bankruptcy court, BDO, Buyer's liability, Corporate Law, Court ruling, current liabilities, CVS, delinquent liabilities, due diligence, Financial Due Diligence, legal interpretation, legal strategy, Liability assumption, liability definition, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A litigation, M&A transaction, PBM, pharmacy benefit management, Purchase agreement, Rite Aid, trade payables, Walgreens, working capital account
Buyer’s Non-Assumption of Implied Warranty in Treadmill Maker Acquisition
Explore a significant M&A legal case involving the acquisition of a treadmill manufacturing company, where the buyer’s responsibility for warranties was at the heart of the lawsuit. Learn how the Texas Supreme Court’s decision impacted the outcome. M&A Stories November…
Posted in assumption of a contract, implied warranty of merchantability, seller's warranty claims, successor liability Tagged with: Acquisition, asset purchase agreement, implied warranty, Inc. v. Kouba, Legal Case, M&A, merchantability, Northland Industries, product liability, Texas Supreme Court, Texas version of Uniform Commercial Code, treadmill manufacturing
Understanding Successor Liability in M&A Deals: Michigan vs. New Jersey
Explore the nuances of successor liability in M&A deals, focusing on the legal case of Varilease Finance, Inc. v. Earthcolor, Inc. This blog simplifies the complexities of Michigan and New Jersey’s successor liability tests, offering insights for professionals in the…
Posted in asset buyer's assumption of seller's liabilities by contract, asset purchase agreement, asset seller's liabilities, assumed liabilities, assumption of a contract, buyer's assumption of seller liabilities in asset acquisition, excluded liabilities, mere continuation, seller owners equity interest in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, Case Study, Due diligence in M&A, Legal dispute, M&A legal blog, Master Lease Agreement, Mere Continuation Rule, Michigan law, Michigan vs. New Jersey, New Jersey law, successor liability, Successor liability risks, Varilease Finance Inc. v Earthcolor Inc
Energy Drink Acquisition: Legal Battle Over Formula Restrictions
Explore the legal battles surrounding energy drink acquisitions and formula restrictions. Learn from the case of Innovation Ventures, LLC v. Custom Nutrition Laboratories, LLC. M&A Stories January 2, 2019 In 2004, a well-known energy drink manufacturer partnered with a company…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, assumed liabilities, assumption of a contract, assumption of contract by incorporation by reference Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, case reference, Custom Nutrition Laboratories, Energy Drink Acquisition, Formula Restrictions, Innovation Ventures, Legal battles, M&A, Settlement Agreement
Dispute Erupts in Aerospace Acquisition: Battle Over Warranty Claims
Dive into the complexities of M&A as we unravel a recent legal dispute in the aerospace industry. Explore the intricacies of warranty claims, allocation of liabilities, and the aftermath of an acquisition gone awry. Gain insights from a real-life…
Posted in asset seller's liabilities, assumed liabilities, excluded liabilities, seller's warranty claims Tagged with: Accountability in M&A, Acquisition challenges, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace M&A, asset purchase agreement, Buyer-Seller Responsibilities, Court decisions in M&A, Delaware Superior Court, excluded liabilities, Industry-Specific Legalities, Legal dispute, liability allocation, M&A Legal Battles, Post-closing disputes, Spirit Aerosystems, Triumph Aerostructures, Warranty claims
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