Navigating the post-closing working capital adjustment in an M&A deal can be fraught with legal risks. This blog post uses a recent Delaware court case to highlight a common mistake and reveals how sellers and their advisors can protect a…
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M&A Lesson: Why Your Working Capital Deadlines Need Enforceable Consequences
Posted in dispute resolution procedure, net working capital adjustment, purchase price adjustment, working capital adjustment Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, business law, contractual provisions, deal terms, Delaware law, due diligence, legal risk management, lower middle market, M&A advisors, M&A contract, M&A for sellers, M&A legal, M&A litigation, M&A mistakes, private target M&A, purchase price adjustment, working capital adjustment
M&A Seller Objects to Buyer’s Inclusion of Discretionary Bonuses in Post-Closing Working Capital True-Up
Discover the intricate dynamics of M&A transactions through a recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision that underscores the complexities of working capital adjustments. In a $345 million acquisition, a dispute over the inclusion of discretionary bonuses in post-closing working capital…
Posted in purchase price adjustment, working capital adjustment Tagged with: business acquisition disputes, consumer financial services acquisition, Delaware Court of Chancery, discretionary bonuses, expert determination, independent accountant resolution, Legal Aspects of M&A, M&A agreement disputes, M&A contract language, M&A court decisions, M&A Dispute Resolution, M&A Disputes, M&A legal considerations, M&A transaction legalities, M&A transaction terms, post-closing calculations, post-closing working capital true-up, purchase agreement clarity, purchase price adjustment, real-world M&A cases, working capital adjustments
Resolving M&A Working Capital Disputes: Arbitration vs. Expert Determination
Explore a real case from 2021 involving the sale of a Phoenix-based commercial building remodels and maintenance business for $3.8 million. Delve into the controversy, legal actions, key findings, and implications of the case, providing insights into the dynamic world…
Posted in book value adjustment, dispute resolution procedure, purchase price, working capital adjustment Tagged with: A.R.S. § 12-341.01, Appellate court ruling, Arbitration vs. Expert Determination, Arizona Attorney’s Fee Statute for Contract Disputes, Arizona M&A Laws, asset purchase agreement, Business Sale Case Study, Case Reference: DMS Companies Inc. v. Hernandez, Commercial Building Remodels and Maintenance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Thornton, Legal actions in M&A, M&A Dispute Resolution, M&A Working Capital Disputes, purchase price adjustment, Seller-Buyer Disputes
Asset Buyer Can’t Recoup its Stale Fraud-Breach Claims Against Earnout
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…
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
Court Decides EY Earnout Calculation as Arbitration, Not Expert Determination
Learn about a recent M&A case where a court ruled on the nature of an Ernst & Young earnout calculation, determining it as arbitration rather than expert determination. Get insights into the legal conflict and the court’s ruling. November 19,…
Posted in arbitration vs expert determination, dispute resolution provision, earn out, earn out dispute procedure, earn outs Tagged with: appellate court, arbitration, Court of Appeals of Indiana, dispute resolution, Earnout Calculation, Ernst & Young, expert determination, Inc. v. Mullholand, Indiana engineering business, legal conflict, M&A legal blog, purchase price adjustments, SGS North America, trial court case
A Costly Lesson: Simplifying M&A Price Adjustments
Explore a real-life M&A case involving a dispute over purchase price adjustments and the importance of streamlining this process. Learn how specifying the accounting firm in the APA could have saved time, stress, and money. September 20, 2019 M&A Stories…
Posted in dispute resolution procedure, purchase price, working capital adjustment Tagged with: accounting firm, APA, appellate court, Asset acquisition, Business acquisitions, contract manufacturing, industrial fabrication, installation services, legal battle, M&A price adjustments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Pennsylvania trial courts, purchase price adjustment mechanism, working capital adjustments
Earnout Dispute: Lessons for Business Sellers
Explore the case of a Texas-based seller’s earnout dispute and the consequences of failing to verify earnout calculations. Learn valuable lessons for business sellers in M&A deals September 3, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: When buying or selling a business, disagreements…
Posted in earn out, earn out dispute procedure, economic loss doctrine, fraud in business sale, fraud in the inducement exception Tagged with: business seller lessons, Delaware Federal District Court, dispute resolution, Earnout Calculation, earnout statements, economic loss doctrine, environmental management services, fraud claims, M&A earnout dispute, Richie v. Hillstone Environmental Partners, Texas seller
Clarifying SaaS Business M&A Deal: Understanding the Fine Print
Explore the intricacies of a recent M&A case involving the sale of a cloud-based SaaS business. Dive into the details of the deal, including purchase price, royalties, and the legal battle that ensued. June 17, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In…
Posted in purchase price, royalty Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Blue Rooster LLC v. Perficient, cloud-based software, consulting services, Contract Obligations, court verdict, deal intricacies, Inc., intranet portal components, legal battle, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft SharePoint, product license fees, Professional Fees, Purchase Price, royalties, SaaS, software as a service, subscription revenue, systems integration
M&A Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause: How They Impact Seller Claims
Explore the crucial role of the APA Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause in a recent M&A case involving a Denver-based seller and a Houston-based buyer. Discover key allegations, the seller’s claim, the court’s decision, and the legal obstacles faced…
Posted in earn out, economic loss doctrine, exclusive remedy, integration clause Tagged with: Asset purchase agreement (APA), Business Closure, Case Reference: In Re Allonhill, Colorado Choice of Law, Contractual Remedies, Court's Decision, Denver-Based Seller, Earnout Payments, economic loss rule, Exclusive Remedy Clause, Houston-Based Buyer, integration clause, legal challenges in M&A, Legal Provisions in M&A, LLC, M&A Integration Provision, M&A legal blog, Material Misrepresentations, Negligent Misrepresentation, Seller Claims, Tort Liability
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
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