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A building frame, symbolizing the 5 Legal M&A Deal Structures in business

A Visual Guide to the 5 Legal M&A Deal Structures

November 1, 2019
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Craig M. Carpenter and Leib Orlanski

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Mergers-Acquisitions-Integrations, Selling Your Business,

There are five basic M&A deal structures, including four share acquisition methods and one asset acquisition method. What are the benefits of each structure?

two puzzle pieces poised to connect, representing a de facto merger

When Does an Asset Acquisition Become a De Facto Merger?

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Mergers-Acquisitions-Integrations, Selling Your Business,

Asset acquisitions are presumed to be free and clear of claims against the seller. But liabilities can pass to the buyer, resulting in a de facto merger.

A business closed sign, symbolizing the sale of a business through a share sale or an asset sale

Asset Sale vs Share Sale: Which Seller Approach Should You Choose?

September 12, 2019
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Leib Orlanski

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Mergers-Acquisitions-Integrations, Selling Your Business,

An asset sale and a share sale have different implications for buyer and seller regarding taxes, liabilities and more. Learn the pros and cons of each.