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…
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M&A Seller Objects to Buyer’s Inclusion of Discretionary Bonuses in Post-Closing Working Capital True-Up
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
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
Resolving Working Capital Disputes in M&A Agreements
Explore the intricacies of resolving working capital disputes in M&A agreements, with a focus on the case of Agiliance, Inc. v. Resolver Soar, LLC. Learn about the importance of clear dispute resolution language and its impact on M&A transactions. M&A…
Posted in arbitration vs expert determination, dispute resolution provision, purchase price, working capital adjustment Tagged with: Agiliance Inc v Resolver Soar LLC, arbitration, asset purchase agreement, Court's Decision, Delaware Corporation, dispute resolution, Dispute resolution mechanisms, expert determination, Legal Blog, M&A agreements, M&A case study, Net working capital adjustments, Net working capital statement, purchase price adjustment, Working capital disputes
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