Gain insights into the legal complexities of using set-off provisions in M&A transactions. Understand how disputes over indemnity claims can impact post-closing payments and buyer protections. M&A Stories October 14, 2020 Introduction: When a business buyer purchases another company, they…
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When Setoff Applies in Asset Purchase Agreements for Indemnification Claims
Explore the complexities of setoff in asset purchase agreements for indemnification claims. Learn how post-closing payments can be impacted by unresolved issues between buyers and sellers. Case analysis included. March 19, 2020 Introduction: After acquiring a business, buyers sometimes uncover…
Buyer’s Rights to Offset Environmental Legal Costs in M&A Deals
Explore the nuances of buyer offset rights in M&A deals and their application in a real-world case. Learn how a Delaware court ruled on a seller’s challenge to offset legal costs in a post-closing environmental litigation. September 9, 2019 M&A…
Posted in environmental, indemnification, offset or setoff provision Tagged with: Asset purchase agreement (APA), Buyer's offset rights, California environmental litigation, Chrome plating business, Delaware Superior Court, Environmental legal costs, Legal challenge in M&A, M&A offset rights, Post-closing contamination, Seller indemnification, setoff rights
Buyer Halts Payments, Alleges Inaccurate Financials in M&A Deal
Explore a case where a buyer halted payments in an M&A deal due to alleged financial inaccuracies, and learn about offset provisions in purchase agreements. M&A Stories March 29, 2019 Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions, uncertainties loom…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, financial representation and warranty, membership interest purchase agreement, offset or setoff provision, offset right, promissory note, representations and warranties Tagged with: Acquisition Agreements, books and records representation, Borremans v. Gardner, buyer protection, escrow, financial inaccuracies, Legal Case, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York State Court, offset or setoff provision, Purchase agreement, seller dispute
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
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