Explore a real-life case of post-M&A business difficulties and legal actions. Learn how the court determined the dischargeability of debt in the face of a struggling business. M&A Stories November 7, 2023 Introduction: In small M&A transactions, deferred purchase prices…
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M&A Post-Closing Business Failures: Navigating Legal Challenges
Posted in personal guaranty Tagged with: Bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy Relief, Business Asset Sales, Business Failures, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Deferred Purchase Prices, Dischargeability of Debt, Fraudulent inducement, Good Faith Obligations, In Re Crawford, Legal Challenges, M&A Post-Closing, Non-compliance Intent, Post-Closure Business Issues, promissory note
Franchise Buyer’s Fraud Claim Impacts Seller’s Collection Efforts
Explore a complex M&A case where a buyer’s fraud claim challenges a promissory note, leading to a legal battle and an important court decision. Gain insights into the interconnection of purchase agreements, note obligations, and fraud allegations. July 8, 2019…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, fraud in business sale, promissory note, rescission Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, Court decisions, due diligence, Franchise buyer, Fraud allegations, legal battle, LLC, LLC v. JB2 Fitness, M&A Case, New York law, promissory note, Rescind transaction, Seller's collection efforts, Summary judgment, Viveros Fitness, Warranty claims
Ambiguous Payment Provision Sparks Legal Dispute
Explore the pitfalls of unclear purchase money note adjustment provisions in M&A agreements through the Bloom Master Inc. v. Bloom Master LLC. case. Learn how to avoid disputes with these M&A agreement recommendations. June 9, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In…
Posted in agreement to agree is unenforceable, note payment amount adjustment, promissory note, purchase price, purchase price adjustment Tagged with: agreement to agree, Ambiguity in agreements, Annual interest rate, Asset deal dispute, Bloom Master case analysis, Bloom Master Inc. v. Bloom Master LLC., Clarity in contracts, Contract adjustment, Contract clarity, Contract dispute resolution, Expected sales numbers, Legal disputes in M&A, Legal lessons, M&A agreement terms, M&A contract recommendations, M&A litigation, Note payment provisions, Purchase money note, Purchase money note adjustment, Sales expectations
Buyer Halts Payments, Alleges Inaccurate Financials in M&A Deal
Explore a case where a buyer halted payments in an M&A deal due to alleged financial inaccuracies, and learn about offset provisions in purchase agreements. M&A Stories March 29, 2019 Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions, uncertainties loom…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, financial representation and warranty, membership interest purchase agreement, offset or setoff provision, offset right, promissory note, representations and warranties Tagged with: Acquisition Agreements, books and records representation, Borremans v. Gardner, buyer protection, escrow, financial inaccuracies, Legal Case, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York State Court, offset or setoff provision, Purchase agreement, seller dispute
Limiting Environmental Remediation Costs in M&A Deals
Explore how to mitigate environmental remediation costs in M&A transactions through a real-life case study. Learn from a legal perspective about managing environmental uncertainties in stock purchase agreements. M&A Stories January 17, 2019 In 2014, a business owner in Palo…
Posted in Buyer beware, environment representations and warranties, environmental remediation, escrow, indemnification, promissory note, purchase price reduction, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Case Study in M&A, Due diligence in M&A, Environmental Contamination, Legal Aspects of M&A, M&A Environmental Remediation, Mitigating Remediation Costs, stock purchase agreement
Key Lessons from a Palo Alto M&A Dispute
Explore a significant M&A dispute involving a Palo Alto company and the key lessons learned from this case. Understand the importance of addressing debt subordination in M&A deals to avoid costly disputes. M&A Stories December 13, 2018 In December 2018,…
Posted in implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, promissory note, subordination Tagged with: Bank Financing, business law, buyer-seller dispute, Court ruling, Debt Subordination, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, Key Lessons, Legal case reference, legal insights, M&A dispute, Mergers and Acquisitions, Palo Alto M&A Dispute, Post-Closing Down Payment, purchase price adjustments, stock purchase agreement
Unveiling Hidden Liabilities in M&A Legal Battle
Explore a compelling M&A legal battle case study where a Houston-based franchise faced challenges post-sale. Dive into the complexities of personal guarantees, nondischargeable debt in bankruptcy, and the crucial role of due diligence for both buyers and sellers. M&A Stories…
Posted in discharge in bankruptcy, misleading personal financial statement, personal guaranty, promissory note Tagged with: Bankruptcy proceedings, Buyer notes, Case Study, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collateral impact, Deal failure prevention, due diligence, Financial difficulties, Hidden liabilities, Liens and judgments, M&A legal battle, Maturity date extension, Non dischargeable debt in bankruptcy, Personal guarantees, Seller's Claim, Transparent communication, U.S. Department of Labor
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