Explore a case study from March 10, 2020, involving a medical device company acquisition and the implications of not pursuing fraud/breach claims post-closing. Learn about the court’s ruling and the importance of timely action in M&A deals. March 10, 2020…
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Asset Buyer Can’t Recoup its Stale Fraud-Breach Claims Against Earnout
Posted in earn out, earn outs, recoupment doctrine, statute of limitations Tagged with: Asset buyer, Claros Diagnostics v. OPKO Health, contract breach, Delaware Court of Chancery, earnout, fraud-breach claims, M&A legal blog, medical device company acquisition, post-closing claims, statute of limitations
No Seller Responsibility for Pre-Closing Product Recall in M&A Deal
Explore a legal analysis of a significant M&A case where a buyer’s claim for indemnification in a product recall dispute was examined by the Delaware Court of Chancery. Gain insights into the court’s verdict and learn how such disputes can…
Posted in breach of representations and warranties, financial representation and warranty, indemnification, indemnification for pre-closing product loss, MAE rep, No Undisclosed Liabilities, representations and warranties Tagged with: Court verdict analysis, Delaware Court of Chancery, indemnification, M&A legal case, Manufacturing defect, Material breach, Pre-closing issues, Product recall dispute, Project Boat Holdings LLC v. Bass Pro Group LLC, Purchase agreement provisions, Seller responsibility
Understanding Financial Statements Representation in M&A Agreements
Explore the importance of accurate financial statement representation in M&A agreements. Learn from a real case involving disputed financial statements and the court’s decision. Case reference: Hill v. LW Buyer, LLC. December 4, 2019 Introduction: In M&A agreements, sellers usually…
Posted in books and records rep and warranty, financial representation and warranty Tagged with: accuracy, books and records, Case Study, completeness, Court decision, Delaware Court of Chancery, due diligence, GAAP, Hill v. LW Buyer LLC, information services company, Legal dispute, M&A agreements, monthly financial statements, Representation and Warranty, stock acquisition
Business Buyer’s $8 Million Claim Denied in Case of Nonrenewed Customer Contracts
Explore a legal case where a business buyer’s $8 million claim was denied after losing revenue due to nonrenewed customer contracts. Gain insights into the court’s ruling and the importance of accurate representations in M&A agreements. November 10, 2019 Introduction:…
Posted in customer and supplier rep, full disclosure rep, MAE rep, projections, representations and warranties Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Boeing contracts, Business acquisitions, business buyer claim, Delaware Court of Chancery, full disclosure, Legal dispute, M&A legal case, material adverse effects, nonrenewed customer contracts, Private equity firm, revenue loss, seller inaccurate projections, seller's representations
Extending Contractual Timeframes in M&A Deals Under Delaware Law
Explore the implications of Delaware law on survival periods and statute of limitations in M&A agreements. Learn how a recent case, Kilcullen v. Spectro Scientific, Inc., sheds light on extending timeframes for indemnification claims. September 6, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction:…
Posted in extension by contract in Delaware, indemnification, statute of limitations, survival of reps and warranties, tolling Tagged with: 10 Del. Code § 8106(c), contract claims, contractual timeframes, Delaware Court of Chancery, Indemnification claims, intellectual property representation, Kilcullen v. Spectro Scientific, Legal battles, M&A agreements, M&A Delaware law, statute of limitations, survival periods, tolling
Buyer Misses Merger Deadline, Faces $126 Million Breakup Fee Battle
Explore a legal battle over a $126.5 million reverse breakup fee resulting from a missed merger deadline. Delve into the complexities of M&A agreements and antitrust issues. M&A Stories March 28, 2019 Introduction: In the world of business acquisitions, sellers…
Posted in extension of closing, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, merger, reverse termination or breakup fee, termination of M&A agreement, termination or breakup fee Tagged with: antitrust issues, Breakup Fee, Business acquisitions, contract disputes, Delaware Court of Chancery, extension of closing, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, M&A, Manfre v May, merger deadline, reverse termination fee
Delaware Court’s Decision on Escrow Dispute in M&A Agreement
Explore the Delaware Court’s landmark decision on an escrow dispute in an M&A agreement, highlighting the importance of the difference between alternative dispute resolution procedures of expert determination and arbitration, and its impact on M&A disputes. M&A Stories February 5,…
Posted in alternative dispute resolution, M&A agreement Tagged with: arbitration, contract qualification, Delaware Court, Delaware Court of Chancery, dispute resolution, escrow dispute, expert determination, independent accountant, legal battle, Legal Blog, LLC, M&A, M&A agreement, Ray Beyond Corp v Trimaran Fund Management
Dispute Resolution in M&A: Understanding Liability Releases
Explore crucial insights into liability releases in M&A transactions through the analysis of a legal dispute arising from the stock acquisition of a New Jersey-based environmental services and waste management company. Learn about insurance details, release clauses, and the implications…
Posted in shareholder release, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: buyer's protection, Contractual obligations in M&A, Delaware Court of Chancery, Insurance in M&A transactions, Legal insights in M&A, Liability releases, M&A Dispute Resolution, Post-closing disputes, Pre-Closing Liabilities, stock purchase agreement
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