Explore a legal case study on environmental liabilities in M&A deals. Learn about the dispute between a stock seller and buyer regarding contamination issues and indemnification. M&A Stories November 29, 2018 In this transaction, a company dealing in industrial combustion…
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Environmental Liability in M&A Deals
Posted in environment representations and warranties, escrow, indemnification, representations and warranties Tagged with: Case Study, Cleanup requirements, Contamination issues, Environmental claims, Environmental liabilities, Environmental regulations, escrow, Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Co. Inc. v. Honeywell International Inc., indemnification, Legal dispute, M&A legal blog, Soil and groundwater contamination, stock purchase agreement
Resolving Cash Disputes in M&A: Lessons from a Puerto Rico Case
Explore the challenges of post-closing cash disputes in M&A transactions through the lens of a Puerto Rico case. Gain insights into the importance of comprehensive agreements and learn from the experiences of the parties involved. M&A Stories November 26, 2018…
Posted in book value adjustment, cash and cash equivalents, Description of business assets purchased, net working capital adjustment, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Asset inclusion in acquisitions, Cash Holdings, Financial metrics in transactions, Gazelle v. MR 314 Fortaleza LLC case, Legal lessons in M&A, M&A Disputes, Post-closing adjustments, Puerto Rico litigation, Purchase price disputes, stock purchase agreement
Legal Lessons from M&A: Navigating Risks in Minority Business Participation Programs
Explore a recent M&A case where a Spanish conglomerate faced post-closure challenges due to federal law violations in a New York-based construction company. Gain insights into the importance of due diligence in navigating risks associated with minority business participation programs…
Posted in due diligence, minority business participation program, no pending government investigations or inquiries, representations and warranties, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Business Compliance, Construction Industry, Court decisions, due diligence, Federal Law Violations, Government Investigations, Legal action, Legal lessons, M&A, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Minority Business Participation Programs, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, risk management, Schiavone v. Dragados SA, stock purchase agreement, Third Circuit
Dispute Resolution in M&A: Buyer’s Claim Dismissed in Software Breach Case
Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s claim in a software breach dispute was dismissed. Gain insights into the importance of language in release agreements and learn from the experiences of a Jacksonville-based insurance company acquiring a Fort Lauderdale-based…
Posted in book value adjustment, purchase price Tagged with: Appellate Division - Supreme Court of New York, buyer's claim dismissal, Cypress Group Holdings v. Onex Corp., Insurance Company Acquisition, Legal action, M&A Dispute Resolution, negotiation, New York court, private insurance company, purchase price adjustment, release agreement, Representation and Warranty, software application defects, software breach case, stock purchase agreement
Buyer’s Indemnification Claim and Pre-Closing Tax Refunds: A Cautionary Tale
Explore the intricacies of indemnification claims in M&A through a cautionary tale of a private equity firm’s acquisition of an environmental remediation company. Learn from the legal challenges, court rulings, and the importance of setoff provisions in stock purchase agreements.…
Posted in offset or setoff provision Tagged with: Buyer's indemnification, Case reference: Cricket Stockholder Rep LLC v. Project Cricket Acquisition Inc., Court rulings in M&A, Environmental remediation company, Indemnification claims, Legal actions in M&A, M&A legal blog, New York State Court, Offset provisions, Post-closing challenges, Post-closing transition, Pre-closing tax refunds, Private equity firm, Risk mitigation in M&A, Setoff provisions, stock purchase agreement
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
Key Takeaways from Recent M&A Case: Buyer’s Indemnification Rights Clarified
Explore the legal intricacies of a recent M&A case where a restraint system manufacturer acquired a seat belt producer, leading to a dispute over indemnification for pre-closing product liability claims. Understand the court’s ruling and the implications for buyers and…