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
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M&A Buyer Challenges Seller’s NY Anti-Reliance Clause in Fraud Suit
Explore the intricacies of M&A transactions through the lens of a recent legal battle in Brooklyn, where a buyer challenges a seller’s anti-reliance clause after a business deal goes awry. This insightful blog delves into the importance of clearly defining…
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M&A Funds in Escrow: A Lesson from NSI-MI HOLDINGS, LLC v. Ametek, Inc.
Explore the intricacies of M&A escrow with insights from the NSI-MI HOLDINGS case, a $230 million acquisition involving a 15-month escrow period. Learn key takeaways and court rulings on indemnification obligations, providing valuable lessons for crafting effective escrow agreements in…
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Casino and Hotel Sale During Pandemic: Legal Clarification
Explore the legal intricacies of a deferred closing in the world of business acquisitions, as we analyze a case involving a Las Vegas casino and hotel sale during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how legal proceedings unfolded and the outcome in…
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COURT HOLDS PRODUCT LINE BUYER NOT LIABLE FOR PRE-CLOSING TALC SALES CLAIMS
In a battle between two Pharma giants, a Delaware state court held that the seller retained liability for potentially billions of dollars for pre-closing sales of talc products. M&A Stories April 24, 2023 Introduction A buyer of a business can…
BUYER NO LONGER REQUIRED TO PAY SELLER EARNOUT
Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s bankruptcy reorganization led to the elimination of an earnout obligation in the purchase of cloud-based secure messaging IP. Learn about the legal implications and key takeaways from this situation. M&A Stories March…
SELLER LOSES $605K DEPOSIT FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW TERMINATION PROCEDURE IN $12.1 MILLION DEAL
The seller did not follow purchase agreement when it (a) sent notice of termination of the deal to buyer by electronic mail and (b) failed to give buyer ten business days to cure the default. M&A Stories March 13, 2023…
BUYER’S WARRANTY PROMISE EXPOSES LEGAL CONSEQUENCES IN MANUFACTURER’S ASSET ACQUISITION
A New Hampshire federal district court permitted the distributor to pursue a claim against the buyer based upon its assurances made to the distributor before closing. The buyer did not tell the distributor that its responsibility to fix printers sold…
BUYER CAN’T SEEK DAMAGES FOR HOSPITAL CONDITION DUE TO “AS IS” PURCHASE
A Pennsylvania federal court holds that a “hospital cannot be sold ‘as is’ while simultaneously representing compliance with the rules, regulations, or requirements that govern the hospital’s physical condition. M&A Stories September 14, 2022 Introduction Purchasing a business “as is”…
FEDERAL COURT RULES SEARS OWNS $6.3 MILLION CASH FROM EQUITY SALE OF FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
In a bankruptcy asset sale of Sears, the buyer had the option of purchasing the equity of the foreign subsidiaries in the event of problems with a foreign asset transfer. The buyer did and to the surprise of all, the…
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