Learn about a recent M&A case where a buyer alleges the seller concealed credit risks before closing, leading to legal action and a court ruling denying the seller’s motion to dismiss. M&A Stories April 13, 2021 Introduction: When buying a business,…
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How Tax Due Diligence Benefits Buyers in Stock Acquisitions
Explore the significance of tax due diligence in stock acquisitions to avoid unexpected tax liabilities and legal disputes. Learn from a real case scenario where a buyer faced post-closing tax debts and legal battles due to inadequate tax assessment. “Trust,…
Posted in due diligence, tax Tagged with: business equity, business liabilities, business purchase, buyer, Case Study, Legal battles, Legal Disputes, legal expenses, M&A, pre-closing taxes, seller, stock acquisitions, tax assessment, tax debts, tax due diligence, tax fraud, tax issues, tax liabilities, tax obligations, tax responsibilities, unpaid taxes
Court Ruling: Buyer’s Trade Secret Suit Likely to Fail
Explore a recent M&A legal case where a buyer sued a seller’s owner for competing with the acquired business. Learn about trade secrets, competition, and the court’s ruling. July 21, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In a recent legal development, a…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, buyer, CleanFISH LLC v. Sims, competition, Court ruling, covenant not to compete, M&A legal blog, seafood distribution business, seller, temporary restraining order, trade secrets
Business Seller Accuses Buyer of Earnout Manipulation
Explore a recent M&A case where a seller accused the buyer of manipulating earnings to avoid the earnout. Dive into the legal intricacies and lessons learned from Main Market Partners, LLC v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC. M&A Stories May 16,…
Posted in bad faith, earn outs Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, bad faith, Business performance, Business Seller, buyer, case reference, Chemical Division, Distressed Companies, Earnings Manipulation, earnout, EBITDA, Lawsuit, Legal Blog, M&A, Main Market Partners, merger and acquisition, Middle-Market Companies, Olon Ricerca Bioscience, Post-Closing Performance, Private Equity
Seller’s Insurance Broker Sued for Failing to Add Buyer as Loss Payee
This blog post discusses a recent lawsuit involving an insurance broker’s failure to notify a carrier about a buyer’s loss payee status in an M&A deal. Learn about the case, its implications, and the legal aspects surrounding this issue. M&A …
Posted in certificate of insurance, insurance broker duty, insurance coverage, loss payee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, asset transfer, business interruption, business interruption coverage, buyer, certificate of insurance, duty of insurance broker to notify carrier of addition of loss payee, Environmental Services, financial lawsuit, Illinois statutory law, insurance broker, insurance carrier, insurance proceeds, Lawsuit, Legal Case, lender's loss payee, Liability, Litigation, loss payee, M&A, policy coverage, seller, used motor oils
Fraud Carve Out Rescues Buyer in Complex M&A Divestiture
Explore a recent M&A case highlighting the importance of meticulous contract negotiation and the legal intricacies surrounding fraud and concealment in asset purchase agreements. M&A Stories February 04, 2019 In the world of Mergers and Acquisitions, a recent case shed…
Posted in "as is where is", fraud in business sale Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Breach of contract, buyer, Case Study, Class action lawsuit, concealment, contract negotiation, Delaware law, economic loss doctrine, fraud, fraud carve out, Legal Blog, Liability, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Perrigo Company International Vitamin Company, pharmaceutical industry, seller
Understanding Successor Liability in M&A: Buyer Beware of Hidden Risks
Dive into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions through compelling M&A Stories. Explore the hidden risks of successor liability in the legal battle of Indiana Electrical Workers Pension Benefit Fund v. ManWeb Services, Inc. Unravel the crucial aspects often…
Posted in federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, successor liability Tagged with: advisors, appellate court, Business acquisitions, business operations, buyer, Case Study, CEOs, CFOs, due diligence, Entrepreneurship, federal labor laws, financial obligations, Indiana Electrical Workers Pension Benefit Fund v. ManWeb Services Inc., legal doctrine, Legal Risks, Legal Saga, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Risk mitigation, seller, successor liability, unionized workforce, withdrawal liability
M&A Buyer Unable to Challenge Net Working Capital Purchase Price Adjustment
Explore the intricate world of M&A purchase price adjustments through a compelling legal saga. Uncover the complexities and pitfalls of net working capital valuation in mergers and acquisitions. Delve into a recent case revealing the challenges faced by buyers in…
Posted in mutual mistake, net working capital adjustment, reformation of contract Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, bankruptcy, business law, Business Transactions, buyer, Case Study, Commercial Law, contract law, contract reformation, corporate finance, dealmaking, diligence, legal implications, Litigation, M&A legal, M&A professionals, Mergers and Acquisitions, mutual mistake, net working capital, purchase price adjustment, risk management, seller, transparency, Valuation
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