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How to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Business
The process of due diligence before buying a business includes legal, financial and operational considerations. Know what to look for and get ahead of the game. Read More
An Intermediary to Lead the Process: Investment Banker or Business Broker?
The road to selling a business is winding. The right intermediary will guide you down the right path. Do you need a business broker or an investment banker? Read More
How to Find the Right Business Buyer for Your Company
What kind of business buyer should you approach to sell your business? Find out where to meet financial, strategic and operator buyers. Read More
The Purchase Agreement Essentials – Business Deal ‘Terms of Sale’
The terms of sale are the heart of the purchase and sale agreement. They define what is being purchased, how much it costs and how payment will be made. Read More
Purchase Agreement Essentials – Positive Covenants and Restrictive Covenants in M&A Transactions
Positive covenants and restrictive covenants in a Purchase Agreement protect the value of the Company for the Buyer but may be overlooked. Read More
A Tale of Competitive Bidding and Pre-emptive Bids
An owner selling his business gets 3 high pre-emptive bids. Should he take a deal or allow the competitive bidding process to continue? Read More
A Visual Guide to the 5 Legal M&A Deal Structures
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? Read More
Determining Value – Choosing a Business Appraiser
Don’t Leave Valuation to Chance Valuation is the determination of the worth of an entity or item. According to Erin Hollis “A valuation can be as loose as a guess, to a ‘back of the envelope’ calculation, to a formal opinion rendered by a third-party professional business valuation expert”. Having the right valuation of your […] Read More
4 Acquisition Financing Structures for Buyers
When buying a business, buyers may use any four acquisition financing structures: cash purchase, third-party funding, seller financing and stock swaps. Read More
When Does an Asset Acquisition Become a De Facto Merger?
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. Read More