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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and a re-evaluation of global trade relationships, tariffs have re-emerged as a potent tool of economic policy. Sellers will often try to carve out general economic or geopolitical events from MAC definitions, but specific tariff impacts can be harder to exclude.

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Our SaaS AI product uses several open-source libraries and models (some of which we’ve fine-tuned). What licensing or IP issues might that raise in an acquisition, and how can we prepare for them?

iMerge Advisors

How to Prepare for Diligence: A Strategic Checklist To avoid surprises during due diligence, founders should proactively audit and document their open-source usage. Map Licenses to Usage For each component, document: The license type (MIT, GPL, etc.) The key is transparency, documentation, and proactive remediation.

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What should I include in a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)?

iMerge Advisors

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is more than just a document its your companys first impression to serious buyers. A CIM is a detailed, confidential document prepared by a company (or its M&A advisor) to present the business to potential acquirers or investors.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups.

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UK Investment Screening Regime: Still Expecting Amendments

JD Supra: Mergers

On 23 June 2025, the UK government published its new Modern Industrial Strategy document (the “IS Document”), outlining the government’s current strategies for UK economic growth. The IS Document makes. By: Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

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Tariffs & The Job Market: How the Trade War Will Affect Finance Internships, Jobs, Deals, and Valuations

Mergers and Inquisitions

They have a long, well-documented history of stealing, spying, hacking, and ignoring agreements to act like civilized adults. No executive wants to approve a project that gets killed overnight because Trump tweeted something ridiculous that suddenly flipped the economics. offering relatively open trade access until recently.

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How to Sell Your Sign Manufacturing Business for a Premium

Sun Acquisitions

Yet this may not capture the true economic worth of the equipment as it functions together as a production system. Sales breakdowns by service category or product line, a precise inventory, lease agreements, and other documents should all be carefully kept. Get your documents in order and your business running efficiently.