Explore the complexities of business acquisitions in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. Learn from a case study involving a Dallas-Fort Worth RV window shade manufacturer, the intricacies of earnout mechanisms, and the legal challenges faced post-acquisition. Gain valuable insights for…
Monthly Archives: September 2018
M&A Buyer’s Owners Face Liability in Deal Facilitator Dispute
Explore the potential liabilities faced by M&A buyer’s owners in a recent dispute with a deal facilitator. This case sheds light on the repercussions of reneging on agreed interests and emphasizes the importance of owner actions in investment deals. Stay…
Posted in financing acquisition issues, owner liability for company breach of financing deal Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Brewery acquisition case, Business owner commitments, Corporate structures and personal liability, Deal facilitator dispute, Legal analysis of M&A case, M&A liability, Owner's responsibilities, Scott v. Catawba Valley Brewing Company, Shareholder actions
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
Delaware Court Allows Shareholder Lawsuit Against Company for Unlawful Interference in Stock Sale to Chinese Private Equity Firm
Explore a recent legal development as a Delaware court permits a shareholder lawsuit against a Palo Alto-based private company involved in big data analytics. Delve into the details of the failed sale of common and preferred stock to a Chinese…
Posted in tortious interference with prospective economic advantage Tagged with: big data analytics, breach of duty, Chinese private equity firm, Confidential information, Contractual agreements, Court ruling, Delaware Court, KT4 Partners LLC, Legal action, M&A legal blog, Palantir Technologies, shareholder lawsuit, Stock sale, tortious interference
South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Expansive Noncompetition Covenant in Recent M&A Case
Explore the legal implications of the Palmetto Mortuary Transport case where the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a seller’s noncompetition agreement in an M&A deal. Gain insights into noncompetition covenants, risk mitigation strategies, and the evolving landscape of business acquisitions.…
Posted in covenant not to compete, reformation, step-down provision Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business acquisitions, Business owners, Court Blue-Pencil Noncompetition covenant, legal implications, M&A legal development, Mortuary transport services, noncompetition covenant, Palmetto Mortuary Transport case, Risk mitigation strategies, South Carolina Supreme Court, Step Down Provision in Noncompetition covenant
Key Employee’s Oral Promise Falls Short in M&A Case
Explore the legal challenges faced by a Pepperell, Massachusetts-based online retailer in retaining a key employee in this M&A tale. Delve into negotiations, oral promises, and court decisions, emphasizing the importance of formal agreements with key employees in business sales.…
Posted in key employees of target, stay bonus Tagged with: Business Sale, business sale process, conditional bonus, Court decisions, key employee, Legal Challenges, Lockwood v. Madeiros LLC, M&A Case, Massachusetts law, negotiations, oral promise, post-sale revenue growth, sales proceeds, sharing sales proceeds with key employees, stay bonus
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