Dive into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions with our latest blog post, ‘Navigating the Pitfalls: Whiskey Supplier’s Consent in M&A Sale of Distributorship.’ Explore the challenges faced in a recent Nashville-based distributorship asset sale, where securing the supplier’s…
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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…
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Avoiding M&A Pitfalls: Buyer Beware in Bankruptcy
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A transactions and learn from a real case – In Re Sanders. Discover how due diligence and reliance on seller representations can impact the dischargeability of seller debts in bankruptcy. M&A Stories October 5, 2023…
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Buyer’s Defamation Claim in Failed Bankruptcy M&A Deal
M&A Stories Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s decision to back out of an asset purchase agreement led to a defamation claim by the seller. Learn about the legal proceedings and the court’s ruling in this bankruptcy-related merger…
COURT HOLDS PRODUCT LINE BUYER NOT LIABLE FOR PRE-CLOSING TALC SALES CLAIMS
In a battle between two Pharma giants, a Delaware state court held that the seller retained liability for potentially billions of dollars for pre-closing sales of talc products. M&A Stories April 24, 2023 Introduction A buyer of a business can…
BUYER MUST RETURN UNUSED PORTION OF $250K WARRANTY DEPOSIT TO SELLER
The asset purchase agreement did not say that the unused portion of the deposit was to be returned to the seller. The court said the unused portion of the deposit was refundable and a refund two years after the closing…
ASSET BUYER ARGUES THAT IT WAS NOT BOUND BY SELLER’S SUPPLY CONTRACT
The supplier says that the buyer impliedly assumed the contract by accepting office and cleaning supplies for five years after the closing at the contract’s price. M&A Stories January 23, 2023 Introduction When purchasing the assets of a business, buyers…
BUYER OF SEARS ASSETS IN 2019 ACQUISITION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SEARS’ 2015 CUSTOMER WARRANTY LAWSUIT
The buyer, in the asset purchase agreement, assumed warranty obligations owed to pre-closing sales made to Sears customers, except for customer claims made prior to the closing date. M&A Stories October 10, 2022 Introduction In 2019, the buyer of Sears…
BUYER’S RIGHT TO DISPLAY EXPIRED COPYRIGHTED PHOTOGRAPHS ACQUIRED IN GROCERY CHAIN ASSET PURCHASE FROM BANKRUPTCY
Bankruptcy court held that the buyer purchased the assets free and clear of any copyright interests held by the photographer supplier. M&A Stories October 3, 2022 Introduction In a recent bankruptcy case, a buyer who acquired assets from a bankrupt…
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