JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 27, 2023

In our last installment, we discussed some of the initial steps involved in the process of selling a dental practice, including preparing your practice for sale and finding a potential suitor. Specifically, we described ways in which sellers can find potential buyers and work with advisors and brokers to evaluate the best fit.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business can be highly stressful, but it is possible to get through it with minimal stress when armed with the right tips and strategies. To help ensure a better outcome for all parties involved, here are some top tips for negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Contractual negotiations can be a complex process, especially when it comes to selling a manufacturing business. Make Sure Documentation Is in Order Organizing evidence of how you achieved success over time will help potential buyers understand what type of value they stand to gain by entering into negotiations with you.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - OCTOBER 17, 2023 Wendel launches its expansion in third-party private asset management and enters into exclusive negotiations with IK.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If a deal is important enough to do, then it’s important enough to do the preparatory work before you launch the negotiations. IF YOU WANT TO SCREW UP YOUR DEAL, THEN: 1. Build the plane while you’re flying.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Sometimes when a board is considering a strategic transaction, it may find that a key figure who can influence the deal process — for example, a founder, controller or CEO-negotiator — has a potential conflict of interest.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As part of our ongoing series on tax issues for accounting firms, this article provides information on retirement or deferred compensation arrangements, the related rules of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and how these issues may impact M&A deal structures and negotiations. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 30, 2023

It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure compliance, plan for integration, and set the stage for a successful and value-enhancing merger or acquisition. In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We offer six strategic considerations for businesses to successfully navigate the negotiation and execution of transactions involving industries or operations subject to significant environmental regulations. By: Beveridge & Diamond PC

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How2Exit

MARCH 5, 2023

Concept 5: Negotiations With Commercial Debtors are Difficult It is important to understand that negotiations in these high debt, business at-risk situations. Negotiations are not something that can be done without a great deal of preparation and knowledge of the situation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2023

When preparing for a corporate transaction, both sellers and buyers want to know potential significant employment liabilities so they can negotiate accordingly. This checklist summarises key employment law issues for buyers conducting M&A due diligence. By: Ius Laboris

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

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Midaxo

AUGUST 25, 2023

As a result, negotiations and decision-making can be conducted with greater speed and accuracy, minimizing delays and ensuring a smoother deal closure. Its impact is felt across the entire deal lifecycle, from initial negotiations through due diligence to integration.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 24, 2023

Stockholders brought several lawsuits challenging the merger and asserted claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the insured’s directors, officers, and controlling stockholders for their roles in negotiating and. By: Wiley Rein LLP

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Business owners are often emotionally attached to their ventures, making it difficult to remain objective during negotiations. Marketing and Negotiation Expertise Effectively marketing your business to potential buyers is essential to attract serious inquiries.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It is also important to be proactive and persistent in the negotiation process. Effective negotiation is an important skill for any entrepreneur and can be especially valuable in the process of acquiring a business. Negotiating with empathy is an important part of successful negotiation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 26, 2023

Non-competition agreements and similar restrictive covenants form a bundle of rights and obligations that are hotly negotiated between buyers and sellers in every M&A transaction. These covenants often represent tradeoffs affecting the purchase price as well as post-closing rights and obligations of sellers such as continued employment.

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Beyond M&A

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A New Pace in Deal Negotiation Gone are the days when due diligence was a whirlwind of activity crammed into a fortnight. We’ve noticed deal negotiations are protracting, resulting in a less frenetic pace of diligence. It’s a big change from last year, when tech firms struggled to find people and afford them.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The resolution of First Republic Bank came after a frantic night of deal making by government officials and executives at the country’s biggest bank.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

BuzzFeed is negotiating a sale of much of Complex Networks for under $140 million, less than half of what it paid to acquire it two years ago.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These deals offer unique advantages, such as faster transactions, potential tax benefits, and the ability to negotiate favorable terms. This exclusivity can lead to better negotiation opportunities, favorable terms, and the potential for higher returns on investment. rn Why Go Off-Market?

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How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

Concept 7: Negotiate Golden Handcuffs Negotiating golden handcuffs is a strategy often used by private equity firms when buying a business. When negotiating golden handcuffs, it is important to understand the seller's goals and motivations. Overall, negotiating golden handcuffs can be a beneficial strategy for both parties.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For the PE firm, negotiating with a strategic buyer might mean dealing with exclusivity, which limits negotiations to only talking to this one party and not gathering offers from other parties, and the negotiations themselves might be complex and therefore expensive.

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Benchmark International

OCTOBER 2, 2023

So much hard work goes into negotiating the deal and agreeing the Heads of Terms (Heads) or Letter of Intent (Loi), it’s critical the deal is properly managed, and the legal contracts fairly negotiated to ensure the deal happens!

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An accurate business valuation is a foundation for setting a realistic asking price and negotiating with potential buyers. Negotiate Skillfully: Negotiating the terms of a sale is a delicate process that requires skill and finesse. Having a business broker as a mediator can be immensely valuable.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Negotiation Once a potential target or buyer is identified, negotiations commence. Negotiating the terms of an M&A deal involves careful consideration of price, payment structure, employee retention, and post-merger roles. Negotiation Support Negotiating the terms of an M&A deal can be emotionally charged.

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 17, 2023

McLaren Applied’s Lavoie in talks to buy Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof – source By Nick Carey and Toby Sterling LONDON (Reuters) – Lavoie, the electric scooter unit of Formula One engineering and technology firm McLaren Applied, is in advanced talks to buy bankrupt Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. (..)

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 14, 2023

And there may be intense negotiations concerning this number that could delay the closing or impact how much you ultimately take away from the deal. For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Understanding the value of your business will help you set a realistic asking price and negotiate effectively with potential buyers. These experts will help you navigate negotiations, draft contracts, ensure legal compliance, and maximize the value of your deal. Be prepared to compromise while protecting your interests.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

Concept 9: Negotiate Creative Deals Negotiating creative deals is a key component of successful acquisitions. Whether it is a purchase or a merger, the negotiation process can be complex and requires careful consideration. Additionally, it is important to be creative in the negotiation process.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

They act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, helping to facilitate negotiations, conduct due diligence, and ensure a smooth transition. Whether it is in a specific industry or as a generalist, a skilled advisor can provide valuable insights, facilitate negotiations, and ensure a successful outcome.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

How to outline the process for negotiating deal terms and determining valuation? It provides a strategic roadmap for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and integrating potential M&A transactions. Q7: How to outline the process for negotiating deal terms and determining valuation? How to develop an acquisition strategy?

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 24, 2017

At what point do “discussions” with a friendly merger party become “negotiations” that are required to be publicly disclosed under the tender offer rules in response to a hostile bid? Allergan maintained that no such disclosure needed to be made because it would have jeopardized the deal.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This knowledge will empower you during negotiations and help set expectations for a fair deal. Their knowledge and network will prove invaluable in identifying suitable buyers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring a smooth transaction. Negotiate Skillfully: Effective negotiation skills are crucial in achieving a favorable deal.

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PCE

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Selling your middle-market business is a significant endeavor, requiring meticulous planning, negotiation, and execution. Yet, amid all the intricacies, there's one crucial element that is often underestimated or overlooked: the shareholder agreement.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

Think about it this way: It is easier to negotiate bespoke partners via bilateral negotiation with a single partner than with tens of investors via a syndicate of investment banking middlemen. Second, private credit investors are able to provide substantially more flexibility for borrowers.

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How2Exit

MARCH 1, 2023

Joel believes that a lot of the stuff that people uncover during the negotiation process should have been known before the negotiations process. It requires a great deal of research, negotiation, and paperwork. The process of buying and selling a small business is complex and requires a lot of pieces to be put together.

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