Read about a recent securities fraud lawsuit where a biopharmaceutical founder is accused of intentionally misleading investors about the profitability of their flagship pain product. Learn about the legal risks involved in selling stock and the importance of honesty in…
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DEALING WITH SELLER LEASE GUARANTEES IN M&A TRANSACTIONS
Learn about the risks and solutions associated with personal guaranties for office or facility leases during M&A transactions. Find out how sellers can protect themselves from post-closing problems. M&A Stories April 14, 2021 Introduction: When selling a company, it is…
Posted in shareholder personal guaranty of target lease, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Breach of contract, escrow arrangement, facility lease, indemnification, letter of credit, M&A Transactions, New York State Court, office lease, Personal Guaranty, real-life case, risk management, seller lease guarantees
Selling S Corp Stock with Company Real Estate: Navigating Tax Strategies
Explore tax strategies for selling S Corp stock with company real estate. Learn about unique M&A tax structures for closely held businesses, including the formation of a holding company and real estate distribution. M&A Tax Structures for Closely Held Businesses…
Uncovering 2-Class Stock Issue in S Corporation M&A Deal
Discover the critical importance of confirming the S corporation status in M&A deals to avoid unexpected tax liabilities. Learn from a recent case where a two-class stock issue threatened the corporation’s qualification and how it was resolved. M&A Tax Stories…
Stock Seller Takes Legal Action Against Buyers Over Failure to Close S Corp Books for Q1 Tax Loss
Explore a case study where a stock seller filed a lawsuit against buyers due to a breach of stock purchase agreement. Learn about the significance of Section 1377 election and clear communication in M&A transactions. July 27, 2020 Introduction: When…
Typo Leads to Legal Dispute: Stock Seller Sues Buyer for Tax Refund for Target’s Pre-Closing Operations
Explore a legal case where a simple typo in an acquisition agreement led to a complex dispute. Learn about the conflict, the legal arguments, and the court’s decision in Heritage Handoff Holdings, LLC v. Fontanella. July 10, 2020 Introduction: Acquisition…
Posted in allocation of preclosing taxes refunds and credits, stock purchase agreement, typo or scriverner's error Tagged with: Acquisition Documents, Delaware Federal District Court, Heritage Handoff Holdings, legal case analysis, Legal dispute, legal practitioner insights, LLC v. Fontanella, M&A legal blog, mistake in contract, payment discrepancy, pre-closing operations, stock purchase agreement, Summary judgment, tax refund
Seller’s $14.5 Million Fraud Claim Fails Against Majority Shareholder in Stock Deal
Read about a case where a $14.5 million fraud claim by siblings against a majority shareholder in a pharmaceutical company stock deal failed due to oversight in reviewing legal documents. Learn the importance of thorough legal document examination before finalizing…
Posted in fraud in business sale, fraudulent inducement, shareholder release Tagged with: attorney guidance, case reference, consequences, Fraud claim, investment, Legal action, legal documents, M&A legal blog, majority shareholder, New York state trial court, pharmaceutical company, read before signing, stock deal, transaction documents
Seller’s Stock Purchase Agreement Disclosure and the $1.4 Million Claim
Explore this M&A legal blog post that delves into the case of a $1.4 million claim arising from a stock purchase agreement disclosure. Gain insights into the legal outcome, key takeaways, and strategies to minimize liability in M&A deals. M&A…
Posted in disclosure schedule, No Undisclosed Liabilities, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: $1.4 million claim, Business problems disclosure, buyer's claim, Disclosure schedule, due diligence, Healthcare coverage, Inc., Inc. v. Wellcare Health Plans, Legal outcome, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, M&A Risk Management, Minimizing liability, Molina Healthcare, New York Department of Health, no undisclosed liabilities, Refund of pre-closing income, stock purchase agreement, Supreme Court ruling
S Corporation Stock Sale: Tax Implications You Shouldn’t Miss
Explore the tax intricacies of S corporation stock sales in this informative M&A legal blog. Understand the implications, including IRC section 1377 elections, through a real-life case study. Gain insights for your M&A transactions. M&A Stories March 27, 2019 Introduction:…
Posted in allocation of preclosing taxes refunds and credits, boilerplate provisions, further assurance provision, Internal Revenue Code Section 1377 election, purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: IRC Section 1377 Election, Loss as of Closing Date, M&A legal blog, Purchase Agreement Clauses, Real-life Case Study, S Corporation Stock Sale, S Corporation Tax Basics, stock purchase agreement, Tax Advisor, Tax Consultation, tax implications
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