Much like everything else in the world, M&A transactions must adjust in order to account for the impact of COVID-19. Arguably the most important feature in any M&A transaction is the purchase price. Set forth below are...more
8/26/2020
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
Buyers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EBITDA ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Purchase Price ,
Purchase Price Adjustment ,
Risk Allocation ,
Sellers ,
Target Company
When approaching a potential new M&A transaction in the face of the volatility and unpredictability created by COVID-19, dealmakers should consider a range of topics in order to determine how to best protect their interests...more
8/20/2020
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Due Diligence ,
Financing ,
Indemnification ,
Material Adverse Effects ,
Operating Agreements ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Pre-Closing Issues ,
Purchase Price ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Termination
The food and beverage industry is booming and presents numerous attractive opportunities for acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions. Whether a transaction involves the acquisition of a more mature brand...more
On October 10, 2016, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued its decision in In re Books-A-Million, Inc. Stockholders Litigation. The decision, authored by Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster, is important because it applies the...more
10/17/2016
/ Acquisitions ,
Bad Faith ,
Board of Directors ,
Business Judgment Rule ,
Buyouts ,
Controlling Stockholders ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Entire Fairness Standard ,
Mergers ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Pleadings ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Shareholder Rights ,
Standard of Review