Explore the intricacies of asset acquisitions in the latest M&A dispute involving Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefit management business. This blog delves into the legal debate over assumed liabilities, highlighting a $200 million dispute between the buyer and seller over Walgreens…
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M&A Asset Buyer’s Hail Mary Argument in $200 Million Liability Dispute
Posted in assumed liabilities Tagged with: and vs or, asset acquisitions, Assumed liabilities, Bankruptcy court, BDO, Buyer's liability, Corporate Law, Court ruling, current liabilities, CVS, delinquent liabilities, due diligence, Financial Due Diligence, legal interpretation, legal strategy, Liability assumption, liability definition, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A litigation, M&A transaction, PBM, pharmacy benefit management, Purchase agreement, Rite Aid, trade payables, Walgreens, working capital account
M&A Post-Closing Business Failures: Navigating Legal Challenges
Explore a real-life case of post-M&A business difficulties and legal actions. Learn how the court determined the dischargeability of debt in the face of a struggling business. M&A Stories November 7, 2023 Introduction: In small M&A transactions, deferred purchase prices…
Posted in personal guaranty Tagged with: Bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy Relief, Business Asset Sales, Business Failures, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Deferred Purchase Prices, Dischargeability of Debt, Fraudulent inducement, Good Faith Obligations, In Re Crawford, Legal Challenges, M&A Post-Closing, Non-compliance Intent, Post-Closure Business Issues, promissory note
Bankruptcy Court Approval for Sale of Business with Insider Connections
Learn about the bankruptcy court’s role in approving the sale of a financially troubled business with insider connections under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Explore a case study involving an offshore mussel farm acquisition, creditor objections, and the court’s…
Posted in buyer connected to seller insiders, distressed business acquisitions, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy Court Approval, Case Study, creditor objection, distressed business, In Re Catalina Sea Ranch, insider connections, LLC, offshore mussel farm, sale of assets, Section 363, successor liability
Buyer Bound by Bankruptcy Court’s Sale Order Despite Non-Signing of Purchase Agreement
Explore a case involving a Section 363 bankruptcy sale where a buyer’s liability was upheld by the court despite not signing the purchase agreement. Gain insights into the legal implications of court-approved sales orders in distressed business acquisitions. March 11,…
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, sales order, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy trustee, Buyer's liability, court-approved sales order, Distressed Business Acquisition, lease modification, legal implications, M&A legal blog, Purchase agreement, Redskins Grille case, Section 363 sale, Virginia federal district court
Investment Banker’s Fee Approved in Chapter 11 Asset Sale Despite Challenges
Explore a recent case where an investment banker successfully secured their fee in a Chapter 11 asset sale, despite opposition from the trustee and creditors. Learn about the background, prepetition efforts, Chapter 11 petition, auction outcome, and the court’s decision…
Posted in approval of investment banking fee, bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, investment banker/business broker Tagged with: Auction outcome, Bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy Estate, Bankruptcy proceedings, Celebrity chef-owned restaurant, Chapter 11 asset sale, Court's Decision, Creditor opposition, Fee approval, Financial analysis, Imputed hourly rate, In re Garces Restaurant Group Inc, Investment banker fee, Legal Blog, M&A Case, Post-petition negotiations, Prepetition efforts, Similar cases, Stalking Horse Bidder, Trustee opposition
Successful Acquisition: Buyer Prevails in Securing Vital Real Estate Leases from Bankrupt Nursery Business
Explore a compelling M&A story as a Houston-based buyer navigates the acquisition of crucial assets from a bankrupt California nursery. Delve into the court-approved transfer of vital real estate leases and the buyer’s financial strength, backed by a $58 million…
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, leases Tagged with: anti-assignment lease clauses, appellate courts, Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy judges, bankruptcy law, Business acquisition, California nursery, Color Spot Holdings Inc., court reference, court-approved transfer, credit line, district court decision, financial strength, Houston buyer, In Re Color Spot Holdings Inc., legal hurdles, M&A success, positive cash flow, real estate leases, strategic acquisition
Navigating M&A Challenges: Lessons from the Auto Industry’s Bankruptcy Sale
Explore a compelling M&A narrative delving into the complexities of acquiring distressed auto business assets during a chapter 11 bankruptcy. This blog examines a critical case involving the United Auto Workers pension fund, Fiat S.p.A., and the U.S. and Canadian…
Posted in actual notice to known creditors, bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions Tagged with: airbag incident, asset transfer, Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy sale, buyer responsibilities, Buyer's responsibility, case reference, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chrysler, claims, dismiss case, distressed auto business, due diligence, Fiat S.p.A. U.S. and Canadian governments, insights, known creditors, legal dilemma, lessons, liens, M&A challenges, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), notice period, Old Carco LLC, Pre-Closing Liabilities, United Auto Workers pension fund
Dispute Arises Over Certificate of Deposit Ownership in Post-Closing M&A Scenario
Explore the intricacies of M&A contract disputes in this gripping blog post by John McCauley. Delve into a recent clash between buyer and seller over the ownership of a $150,000 certificate of deposit post-closing. Uncover the importance of meticulous contract…
Posted in cash and cash equivalents, Description of business assets purchased Tagged with: ambiguity in contracts, asset deal, asset purchase agreement, Bankruptcy court, business law, buyer-seller clash, cash and cash equivalents, certificate of deposit, contract disputes, contract drafting, contract interpretation, court intervention, E.D. Tennessee, excluded assets, In Re HC Liquidation Inc., Legal action, Legal intricacies, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-closing disputes, purchased assets
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