Buyer of manufacturing business discovers obsolete and malfunctioning equipment. Recovers damages from seller. M&A Stories September 5, 2021 Introduction: In this blog post, we discuss a case where a buyer of a manufacturing business faced issues with the purchased assets…
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BUYER AWARDED DAMAGES DUE TO PRODUCT DESIGN ISSUE: A LESSON IN M&A RISK MANAGEMENT
Buyer allocates time and expense to fix a product design problem identified by a customer M&A Stories September 3, 2021 Introduction: In M&A deals, representations and warranties in purchase agreements play a crucial role in determining the allocation of risk…
HOW A REPRESENTATION & WARRANTY HELPED BUYER RECOVER DAMAGES IN A MANUFACTURING BUSINESS DEAL
Seller representation and warranty helped buyer recover loss for problems with product documentation M&A Stories September 2, 2021 Introduction: When buying a business, representations and warranties in the purchase agreement are tailored to suit the specific type of business…
Posted in representations and warranties Tagged with: Buyer Recovery, Due Diligence Challenges, Galveston, Houston Texas Appellate Court, Inc., Legal Risks, Manufacturing Business, McKinley v. Kin-Tek Analytical, Mergers and Acquisitions, Product Documentation, Representation and Warranty, Texas Jury
Can a Buyer Hold a Seller’s Owner Accountable for M&A Behavior?
Exploring a legal case where a business owner’s personal behavior led to personal liability in an M&A transaction. Learn how a seller’s owner can be held accountable for their actions even when not directly named in the agreement. February 28,…
Posted in alter ego, breach of contract, breach of representations and warranties, representations and warranties Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, bad behavior, business owner's personal actions, Business Sale, Court decision, Legal dispute, LLC liability, M&A behavior, personal accountability, seller's owner liability
No Seller Responsibility for Pre-Closing Product Recall in M&A Deal
Explore a legal analysis of a significant M&A case where a buyer’s claim for indemnification in a product recall dispute was examined by the Delaware Court of Chancery. Gain insights into the court’s verdict and learn how such disputes can…
Posted in breach of representations and warranties, financial representation and warranty, indemnification, indemnification for pre-closing product loss, MAE rep, No Undisclosed Liabilities, representations and warranties Tagged with: Court verdict analysis, Delaware Court of Chancery, indemnification, M&A legal case, Manufacturing defect, Material breach, Pre-closing issues, Product recall dispute, Project Boat Holdings LLC v. Bass Pro Group LLC, Purchase agreement provisions, Seller responsibility
Understanding Financial Statements Representation in M&A Agreements
Explore the importance of accurate financial statement representation in M&A agreements. Learn from a real case involving disputed financial statements and the court’s decision. Case reference: Hill v. LW Buyer, LLC. December 4, 2019 Introduction: In M&A agreements, sellers usually…
Posted in books and records rep and warranty, financial representation and warranty Tagged with: accuracy, books and records, Case Study, completeness, Court decision, Delaware Court of Chancery, due diligence, GAAP, Hill v. LW Buyer LLC, information services company, Legal dispute, M&A agreements, monthly financial statements, Representation and Warranty, stock acquisition
Business Buyer’s $8 Million Claim Denied in Case of Nonrenewed Customer Contracts
Explore a legal case where a business buyer’s $8 million claim was denied after losing revenue due to nonrenewed customer contracts. Gain insights into the court’s ruling and the importance of accurate representations in M&A agreements. November 10, 2019 Introduction:…
Posted in customer and supplier rep, full disclosure rep, MAE rep, projections, representations and warranties Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Boeing contracts, Business acquisitions, business buyer claim, Delaware Court of Chancery, full disclosure, Legal dispute, M&A legal case, material adverse effects, nonrenewed customer contracts, Private equity firm, revenue loss, seller inaccurate projections, seller's representations
Buyer Stops Post Closing Payments Because of Seller’s Prior APA Breach
Introduction A buyer of a company often discovers after the closing that he or she overpaid for the business. And many times, it is because the target company did not match up to seller’s purchase agreement representations and warranties. In…
Buyer’s Rights Upheld: How Written Agreements Matter in M&A
Explore a real-life M&A case highlighting the importance of clear agreements. Learn how a buyer’s rights were protected through written agreements. Dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions with this legal blog. M&A Stories April 15, 2019 In the…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, boilerplate provisions, breach of representations and warranties, breach of seller's covenants, deferred closing, representations and warranties, seller's covenants, waiver provision Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's rights in M&A, Importance of clear agreements, M&A contracts, M&A documentation, M&A lawsuit, M&A legal case, M&A legal disputes, Nursing home deal, Trodale Holdings LLC v. Bristol Healthcare Investors, Written waivers in M&A
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
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