Acquiring a company in the aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing sectors requires more than just financial readiness. These industries come with unique regulatory challenges, security concerns, and government...more
For defense technology companies contemplating a sale, understanding how to maximize value while navigating complex regulatory and compliance requirements is crucial for a successful transaction....more
In the first case following Akorn v. Fresenius to rule on a party’s entitlement to terminate a merger agreement on the basis of a material adverse effect (MAE), the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered Boston Scientific...more
12/24/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Breach of Contract ,
Contract Termination ,
Due Diligence ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Material Adverse Effects ,
Merger Agreements ,
Mergers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Remedies
On October 1, in Akorn v. Fresenius Kabi, the Delaware Court of Chancery for the first time found that a material adverse effect — or MAE — had occurred in a merger transaction, which, combined with other breaches of the...more
10/25/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
Breach of Contract ,
Buyers ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hell or High Water Clauses ,
Material Adverse Effects ,
Merger Agreements ,
Mergers ,
Ordinary Course of Business Defense ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Sandbagging ,
Sellers