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A Sharper Focus: Exploring VC Side Letters

JD Supra: Mergers

By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

KOTRA (Korea Trade Promotion Corporation initially, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency since 1995) is a state-funded trade and investment promotion organization operated and controlled by the Government of South Korea.

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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit or simply fielding inbound interest, acquirers will scrutinize your data governance posture with the same rigor they apply to financials or IP ownership. Heres a practical roadmap: Conduct a Data Compliance Audit Identify gaps in your privacy, security, and governance practices.

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

Lake Country Advisors

A clear sense of your company’s market position shapes your negotiation tactics and marketing campaigns since buyers typically seek stable revenue, consistent profits, and a clear growth strategy. While both scenarios require diligent preparation, the middle-market sphere generally offers a more agile negotiation process.

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M&A Trends for 2025: Navigating the Future of Corporate Consolidation

MergersCorp M&A International

Governments around the world are becoming increasingly vigilant about potential monopolistic behavior and anti-competitive practices. This heightened scrutiny could lead to longer negotiation periods and increased costs, as firms navigate the complexities of obtaining regulatory approvals.

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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

Create an Open Source Policy Buyers want to see that youve institutionalized OSS governance. Founders who address these issues early can avoid costly surprises and preserve leverage in negotiations. This is especially important if theyve modified open-source code or trained models.

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

Antitrust: The elephant in the room (literally, as the donkey leaves the room) After an active 2023 in which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenged two life sciences deals and investigated several others, there were not any US government challenges to life sciences transactions in 2024.

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