Over the last several years, an acquiring company’s stock has become a more commonly used currency in upstream oil & gas merger and acquisition transactions. This trend can be attributed to its benefits, such as providing...more
Here are five concepts to keep in mind when utilizing stock as a form of consideration in an oil and gas transaction....more
On August 26, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new position on an important factor in determining whether a transaction must be reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: whether debt repayment at closing counts in...more
We set out in the attached Newsletter a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place in the second half of 2018 and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these...more
Your company acquires another company through merger or stock purchase. You require the key employees of the acquired company to sign new employment agreements which provide for similar pay, benefits and job duties – but...more