It is an open secret that many business owners, no matter how organized, regularly neglect an important task—developing their exit strategy.
The right transition plan depends on the nature of the business and the...more
3/16/2021
/ Co-Ownership ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EBITDA ,
ESOP ,
Exit Strategies ,
Family Businesses ,
Interest Rates ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Shareholders ,
Valuation
On June 17, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published an abbreviated “EZ” forgiveness application and accompanying instructions (“EZ Forgiveness Application”) for certain eligible borrowers under the...more
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published an interim final rule (“IFR”) allowing certain partnerships that applied for Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans but did not include partner income in...more
Over the past few weeks, many of our clients who have received Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans have expressed concern about whether they had adequate basis to certify that their PPP loan request was necessary to...more
1. Reducing Employee Headcount – If the average number of a borrower’s full-time equivalent (FTE) employees during the eight-week period following origination is reduced compared to a pre-crisis comparison period, then the...more
Designate a PPP Point Person-
?Someone internal to your organization should have a good handle on the rules for forgiveness. The rules are complicated, and they could shift before you apply for forgiveness, so it’s a good...more
Over the past week, many clients who have received Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans have inquired about whether (a) they satisfy the PPP loan certification requirements following provision of additional guidance from...more
We have spent the better part of the past week poring over force majeure clauses in commercial contracts. “Force Majeure,” literally translated, means “superior force.” In contracts, force majeure clauses are meant to excuse,...more