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
In a purchase agreement, boilerplate provisions clarify the terms of the contract, who has contractual rights and how disputes are handled. Read More
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. Read More
Don’t Leave Business Valuation to Chance Valuation is the process of determining the worth of an entity or item. According to Erin Hollis, “A valuation can be as loose as a guess, […] Read More
The letter of intent to purchase or acquire a business is the first step in the M&A process. As a seller, these are the terms to look for in an LOI. Read More
As a business owner who is considering selling their business, you should take time to carefully understand the types of buyers, whether they are strategic or financial, in order to get the best outcome. Read More
What is risk? Every investment carries some level of risk. There are several types of risks you should know about as an investor: Business Risk, Volatility Risk, Inflation Risk, Interest Rate Risk, and Liquidity Risk. Read More
Think of the LOI as akin to a father asking his daughter’s date, “What are your intentions with my daughter, young man?” but doesn’t have to be that intimidating. Read More
A company may look like a gold mine before you’ve weighed the acquisition risks and challenges. Ask these questions to avoid buyer’s remorse. Read More
Business valuation professionals approach valuation methods with subjectivity, which requires special consideration when determining value. Read More