Explore the complexities of collecting a $10 million promissory note from a guarantor in the aftermath of legal troubles. Gain insights from the Eli Global, LLC v. Cieutat case, highlighting the risks and impact on M&A deals. M&A Stories December…
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M&A Insights: The Challenge of Collecting $10 Million From a Guarantor
Posted in Problems with Deferred Purchase Price Tagged with: Alabama Supreme Court, Business Sale, Business Transfer, Eli Global LLC v. Cieutat, Financial Downturn, Founder, Guarantor, legal proceedings, Litigation, M&A, merger and acquisition, Private equity firm, promissory note, Purchase Price, risk management
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…
Business Buyer’s Suit Against Seller is Hampered by Missing Due Diligence Binder
Learn about a crucial M&A case involving a buyer’s lawsuit against a seller due to missing due diligence binder. Explore the legal implications and lessons from Cardinal v. Lupo. October 29, 2019 Introduction: Purchasing a company involves legal risks, and…
How a Fraud Carve-Out Protected a Buyer’s Employee Non-Solicitation Claim in an M&A Deal
Explore a case study where a fraud carve-out provision played a crucial role in protecting a buyer’s interests in an M&A deal. Learn about the legal intricacies surrounding employee non-solicitation claims and exclusive remedy provisions. October 19, 2019 Introduction: Many…
Posted in boilerplate provisions, fraud carveout, hiring seller's employees, nonsolicitation of employees and customers Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Breach of Covenant, Business acquisition, case reference, Employee Non-solicitation, exclusive remedy, fraud carve out, indemnification, Legal dispute, M&A, merger and acquisition, nonsolicitation covenant, Sacramento Federal Court, Trampoline Park
Navigating Indemnification Caps in M&A Deals
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals and learn from a recent case dispute over their interpretation. Gain insights into risk mitigation strategies for buyers and sellers in the world of mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories May 20,…
Business Seller Accuses Buyer of Earnout Manipulation
Explore a recent M&A case where a seller accused the buyer of manipulating earnings to avoid the earnout. Dive into the legal intricacies and lessons learned from Main Market Partners, LLC v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC. M&A Stories May 16,…
Posted in bad faith, earn outs Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, bad faith, Business performance, Business Seller, buyer, case reference, Chemical Division, Distressed Companies, Earnings Manipulation, earnout, EBITDA, Lawsuit, Legal Blog, M&A, Main Market Partners, merger and acquisition, Middle-Market Companies, Olon Ricerca Bioscience, Post-Closing Performance, Private Equity
Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities in M&A Asset Deals
Dive into the complexities of M&A asset deals with our latest blog post, ‘Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities.’ Explore the cautionary tale of a private equity group navigating the legal pitfalls of acquiring a Maui hotel and assets with unionized…
Posted in federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, successor liability Tagged with: actual knowledge, Asset Deals, Asset Valuation, Business owners, Business Regulations, business risks, business strategy, Business Transactions, Buyer's Awareness, Buyer's due diligence, Buyer's liability, Case Study, cautionary tale, CFOs, constructive knowledge, Contractual obligations, Corporate governance, Corporate Law, Court decision, Deal Success, due diligence, entrepreneurs, financial consequences, Financial Impact, Financial Repercussions, Industry specifics, legal battle, Legal compliance, legal insights, Legal lessons, legal pitfalls, Legal precedent, M&A, M&A Transactions, Maui Hotel Acquisition, merger and acquisition, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Ninth Circuit Court, Pension Liabilities, Private Equity, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Seller's obligations, Unfunded Pension Benefits, Union pension plan, Unionized Employees
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