Delve into the intricate world of M&A earnouts with insights from the landmark Dolce v. WTS International, LLC case. Explore the complexities and risks involved in earnout disputes, including the crucial role of EBITDA calculations. Gain valuable lessons on navigating…
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Navigating Earnout Disputes in M&A: Insights from Dolce v. WTS International, LLC
Posted in problems with earnouts Tagged with: Business owners, Business Transactions, Case Study, contract law, Corporate transactions, Delaware Court of Chancery, Dolce v. WTS International LLC, Earnout disputes, EBITDA calculation, Entrepreneurial insights, expert determination, financial scrutiny, industry analysis, legal complexities, Legal Disputes, Legal Precedents, legal proceedings, Litigation, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions
M&A Funds in Escrow: A Lesson from NSI-MI HOLDINGS, LLC v. Ametek, Inc.
Explore the intricacies of M&A escrow with insights from the NSI-MI HOLDINGS case, a $230 million acquisition involving a 15-month escrow period. Learn key takeaways and court rulings on indemnification obligations, providing valuable lessons for crafting effective escrow agreements in…
Posted in problems with escrows Tagged with: Ametek Inc., buyer's indemnity claim, Case Study, contractual disputes, Court ruling, crafting escrow agreements, customer dispute, defense contractor, Delaware Superior Court, echo-free chamber, electronic equipment testing, escrow, escrow duration, escrow period alignment, escrow release, escrowed funds, indemnification, Legal Blog, M&A, M&A Storie, M&A Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, microwave test solutions, NSI-MI HOLDINGS, Post-closing challenges, Purchase agreement, radio frequency, stakeholder interests, stakeholder lessons
Unveiling Post-Merger Changes: Navigating Customer Disclosures in M&A Deals
Explore the intricacies of customer disclosures in M&A transactions through a case study of a 2013 acquisition in Maryland’s cellular phone market. Learn from the pitfalls of insufficient transparency and the legal consequences that followed. Gain insights into FCC approval…
Posted in problems with customers Tagged with: appellate court, AT&T Inc., Case Study, CDMA network, cellular phone market, communication strategies, Cricket Wireless, customer disclosures, deceptive trade practices, FCC approval process, GSM network, Legal consequences, LTE, M&A, M&A Lessons, Maryland, Mergers and Acquisitions, post-merger changes, transparency
Enforcing Oral M&A Promises: A Cautionary Tale
Explore the legal implications of verbal commitments in M&A negotiations through a real-life case study. Learn from the Management Registry, Inc. v. AW Companies, Inc. case and understand the importance of documenting promises in formal agreements to avoid potential legal…
Posted in problems with oral M&A promises Tagged with: Case Study, Closing transactions simultaneously, Contractual disclaimers, Fraudulent inducement, integration clause, Legal actions in M&A, legal implications, Lessons learned in M&A, M&A controversies, M&A negotiations, Management Registry v. AW Companies, Minnesota law, Oral promises, stock purchase agreement, Written agreements in business deals
Protecting M&A Asset Buyers from Product Liability: A Case Study
Explore a real-life case study in M&A law where asset buyers face product liability challenges. Learn about strategies to mitigate risk and protect your investments. M&A Stories October 24, 2023 Introduction: In the world of M&A, asset buyers often face…
ASSET BUYER’S PRODUCTS LIABILITY AS SUCCESSOR: A CASE STUDY
The asset buyer had not assumed this liability in the asset purchase agreement and no common ownership or officer director management between buyer and seller. M&A Stories August 26, 2021 Introduction: When an asset buyer acquires a business, they have…
Posted in all cash deal, asset purchase, continuity of ownership, de facto merger exception, mere continuation, mere continuation exception, product line exception, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Bell v. American International Industries, Case Study, De Facto Merger Rule, M&A legal blog, Mere Continuation Rule, North Carolina Law, products liability, successor liability
ASSET BUYER’S LIABILITY DISPUTE IN M&A DEAL INVOLVING ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PRODUCT LINE
Learn about the legal complexities in an M&A deal where the buyer purchased the seller’s trade name which was used for two product lines acquired by the buyer, but had also been used by the seller for a steam turbine…
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