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ONSC Denies Claim for Acceleration of Earn-Out Payment

JD Supra: Mergers

The Court's interpretation of the SPA, including the earn-out acceleration clause and the meaning of the word "material", provides important guidance for businesses negotiating and enforcing earn-out provisions. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released its decision in Project Freeway Inc. v ABC Technologies Inc.

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Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro

How2Exit

E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field.

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Negotiating Transition Services Agreements in Carve-Out M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), few transactions are as complex as carve-outs.

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Earnouts, Escrows, And Holdbacks: Alternative Payment Options For Structuring Your Next Business Purchase deal

JD Supra: Mergers

In business purchase and sale transactions, the purchase price leads to some of the most contentious push and pull in negotiations. To alleviate those contentions and come to a mutually beneficial agreement, alternative payment structures can be useful to provide flexibility when negotiating a deal.

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Negotiating with a Noob M&A Target? Go Easy on Them, says Delaware Chancery

JD Supra: Mergers

Buy-side executives in an M&A deal negotiate with their sell-side counterparts for months, plying them for information, assessing the seller’s weaknesses and pressure points, and even making informal entreaties when the parties’ standstill agreement says they shouldn’t —all to get the best deal for the acquirer.

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Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition

How2Exit

E234: Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. based clients.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Selling a middle-market business requires meticulous planning, clear objectives, and a deep understanding of your sector. Defining and Understanding Middle-Market Businesses Selling a middle-market enterprise involves more nuanced strategies than those used for smaller ventures. What Is Considered a Middle-Market Business?