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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

Focus Investment Banking

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. M&A activity flourishes in large industries undergoing growth and stress, making food distribution ripe for dealmaking. What’s Ahead?

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The Cooley Outlook for 2018 M&A

Cooley M&A

What’s on tap for 2018 M&A? As an example, for California specific requirements, see our prior blog post Non-Competes for California Employees in M&A Deals: Don’t Fudge It. Approval of gross-ups in connection with a transaction typically involves a prior negotiation with the buyer.

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Material Adverse Effect Clauses

The M&A Lawyer

But what happens when they transpire during the gap period between signing and closing an M&A transaction? Some 95% of M&A deals include a MAC out. Lawsuits get filed. And disasters happen. Such are the vicissitudes of business. describe key cases that provide important context for the preparation of MAE clauses.

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How Acquirers Can Navigate the Complex World of Cross-Border M&A Deals

Devensoft

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can unlock a company’s global ambitions, open new markets, and secure a competitive advantage. However, entering the intricate realm of cross-border M&A deals requires resilience and adaptability. Devensoft helps hundreds of global acquirers streamline their M&A processes.

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Decoding the Duel: Venture Capitalists vs. Private Equity Titans in the M&A Arena

Devensoft

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), two titans of finance go head-to-head: venture capitalists and private equity firms. Decoding the duel between venture capitalists and private equity titans in the M&A arena is a fascinating exploration of contrasting investment styles and strategies.

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Anatomy of an Asset Purchase Agreement

The M&A Lawyer

However, M&A transactions are anything but basic. If you’d like to compare my discussion below with a sample Asset Purchase Agreement, here ‘s the APA that governed the 2013 acquisition by MSC Industrial Direct Co., However, successful asset sales require quite a bit more than a pair of tweezers and steady hands.

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Indemnity Escrows

What's Market

Goulston & Storrs M&A attorney Dan Avery is a nationally recognized expert on M&A deal point trends. This article examines trends relating to the use of indemnity escrows in private company M&A transactions. Typically, these escrows are held by a third party independent of the buyer and seller, such as a bank.