Explore the complexities of asset buyer liability in M&A transactions through a legal case analysis. Delve into successor liability and its application in a recent court decision. M&A Stories October 19, 2023 Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions…
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M&A Asset Buyer’s Liability for Unpaid Invoices: A Legal Case Analysis
Posted in problems with successor liability Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, asset sale, Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor LLC v Boomerang Tube LLC, Corporate continuity, Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware law, legal case analysis, Legal theories in M&A, Liability for unpaid invoices, M&A asset buyer, M&A transaction, Mere Continuation, Successor entity, successor liability, Unpaid invoice collection, Vendor's lawsuit
DELAWARE COURT RULES ACQUISITION AGREEMENT JURY WAIVER DOES NOT COVER RELATED AGREEMENT DISPUTES
Learn about a recent Delaware court ruling that sheds light on the scope of jury trial waivers in acquisition agreements and how it may impact related transactional documents like Transition Services Agreements (TSA) M&A Stories May 11, 2021 Introduction: In…
CEO’s Potential Liability for Withholding Buyer’s Financials in Merger Proxy
Explore a case study involving a CEO’s potential liability for withholding critical financial information in a merger proxy. Learn about the legal implications and the court’s ruling in this M&A legal blog. M&A Stories December 24, 2020 Introduction: In mergers,…
Posted in officer duty of care, shareholder approval of deal Tagged with: audited financials, breach of duty, CEO liability, Corporate governance, Delaware law, duty of care, financial disclosure, In Re Baker Hughes Incorporated Merger Litigation, M&A legal case, merger proxy, shareholder approval, unaudited financials
Buyer’s Ability to Sue Seller for Fraud in Delaware “As Is” Deal
Explore the legal implications of fraud in M&A deals, particularly in cases where buyers agree to purchase assets “as is” without explicit assurances. Learn from a real case study and understand the importance of representations and warranties in protecting buyers’…
Buyer Cannot Sue Seller for Withholding Pending Customer Loss Information
Explore a case study in M&A where the buyer’s inability to sue the seller is examined due to contractual limitations on claims beyond representations and warranties. M&A Stories December 10, 2020 Introduction: When considering the purchase of a business, it’s…
Posted in contracts, due diligence, extra-contractual fraud, fraud in business sale, non-reliance clause Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, Business Transactions, buyer-seller dispute, contractual limitations, contractual representations, Delaware law, due diligence, fraud, Humana contracts, Legal action, loss of major customer, M&A legal case study
Seller’s Earnout Lawsuit Verdict: Strategic Buyer’s Actions Deemed Not in Bad Faith
Explore a recent M&A case involving a seller’s earnout lawsuit against a strategic buyer. Delve into the details of the case and its implications for the M&A landscape. Learn about the importance of precise APA language and the challenges sellers…
Posted in earn outs, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing Tagged with: Asset purchase agreement (APA), bad faith, Breach of contract. Good faith, Buyer's actions, Case reference: Huntingford v. Pharmacy Corporation of America, Customer accounts, Delaware law, Earnout clause, Gross profits, M&A agreements, M&A lawsuit, Seller's Earnout, Strategic buyer
Pharmacy Sale Earnout Dispute: Buyer’s Good Faith Questioned in Court
Explore a real M&A case where an earnout agreement led to a legal dispute. Learn how buyer-seller dynamics and the duty of good faith played a crucial role in the court’s decision. M&A Stories March 19, 2019 Introduction: When buyers…
Posted in purchase agreement Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer Misconduct, Buyer's Good Faith, Buyer-Seller Dynamics, Court decision, Delaware law, earnout dispute, Good Faith Duty, Gross Profit Target, Huntingford v Pharmacy Corporation Of America, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, Legal battles, Legal dispute, M&A deals, Performance Targets, Pharmacy Sale, Risk in Earnout Agreements, Seller's Earnout
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
Buyer’s Pursuit of Misrepresentation Damages through D&O Policy
Explore a legal case in M&A where a buyer seeks damages for misrepresentation through their D&O insurance policy. Learn about the complexities and court rulings in this insightful M&A story. M&A Stories November 28, 2018 In this M&A story, we…
Posted in ambiguous exclusion, directors and officers insurance policy, insurance coverage, major shareholders exclusion, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Ambiguous exclusion clause, Buyer's coverage, Buyer's pursuit, Company acquisition, D&O insurance policy, D&O policy, Delaware law, Delaware litigation, EMCI Acquisition v. RSUI Indemnity Company, Insurance claims, Insurance coverage disputes, Insurance exclusion clause, Legal Disputes, Legal settlement, M&A insurance, M&A litigation, Major shareholders exclusion, Misrepresentation damages, Risk adjustment services, Seller-directors misconduct, Stock purchase negotiation
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