Boilerplate representation and warranty supported damage award for seller’s pre-closing failure to tell the buyer about his manufacturing company’s supply problems M&A Stories September 5, 2021 Introduction: In a private acquisition agreement, seller representations and warranties are often seen as…
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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
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
Israeli Pharma Buyer’s Fraud Claim Against Mexican Pharma Seller Dismissed
Explore the case of an Israeli pharma company’s fraud claim against a Mexican pharmaceutical seller and its dismissal. Learn about the importance of due diligence in M&A deals. M&A Stories December 19, 2018 In 2015, an Israeli pharma company (Buyer)…
Posted in compliance with all applicable laws, extra-contractual fraud, fraud in business sale, indemnification cap, representations and warranties Tagged with: Buyer's lawsuit, Due diligence in M&A, fraud claim dismissal, Israeli pharma buyer, Legal violations, M&A legal case, Mexican FDA compliance, Mexican pharmaceutical seller, Representation and Warranty, Thorough due diligence
Dispute Resolution in M&A: Buyer’s Claim Dismissed in Software Breach Case
Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s claim in a software breach dispute was dismissed. Gain insights into the importance of language in release agreements and learn from the experiences of a Jacksonville-based insurance company acquiring a Fort Lauderdale-based…
Posted in book value adjustment, purchase price Tagged with: Appellate Division - Supreme Court of New York, buyer's claim dismissal, Cypress Group Holdings v. Onex Corp., Insurance Company Acquisition, Legal action, M&A Dispute Resolution, negotiation, New York court, private insurance company, purchase price adjustment, release agreement, Representation and Warranty, software application defects, software breach case, stock purchase agreement
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