The M&A Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

In this post on The M&A Lawyer Blog, I will: introduce the concept of Material Adverse Effect and explain its principal functions, present pro-buyer and pro-seller versions of MAE definitions and explain how, and why, they differ, including with respect to forward-looking language and common qualifications, and.

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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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Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

I learned a few new things in these 2 roles, including how to evaluate a merger opportunity and present it to a corporation’s Board of Directors (BoD). A template presentation deck - based on a real merger case - will be presented here to showcase concepts and thought processes. Any debt drawdown and paydown schedule.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

You need to understand how much your company is worth, which is essential for setting realistic expectations and negotiating with potential buyers. Address any pending lawsuits, regulatory compliance concerns, or contract disputes before entering negotiations. They can help you navigate the complexities and protect your interests.

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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

JULY 28, 2022

In the US, it is common to adjust the purchase price for cash, any excess or deficit of net working capital relative to a required level of net working capital, unpaid debt, and unpaid transaction expenses of the target business as of the closing, with an adjustment done at closing based on estimates and followed by a post-closing true-up.

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Lake Country Advisors

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Liabilities : Consider all outstanding debts, loans, and lease obligations. Buyers will factor these into their valuation, so being upfront about liabilities ensures transparency and avoids potential issues during negotiations. Understanding and presenting this figure accurately is critical to establishing trust with buyers.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

A prompt is a scenario presented by interviewers to a candidate. In its essence, this test requires candidates to determine and present a deal’s profitability in a few minutes, armed only with a pen and paper. Keeping these assumptions simple is essential to ensure the coherence and credibility of the model being presented.

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Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

By following these guidelines, businesses can make informed decisions, negotiate favorable terms, and mitigate risks to maximize the value of their M&A transactions. It helps the acquiring company to make informed decisions and negotiate the deal’s terms and conditions. Don’t have time to read it now?

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Investment bankers and leveraged buyout investors in the 1980’s adopted EBITDA as a tool for figuring out whether a company had a profitability needed to service the debt that would need to be taken on to buy the company.” It’s what us investment bankers use when presenting our client’s businesses for sale.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

People sell business ownership for a variety of reasons: Needing capital to actually start the company; Swapping equity for additional capital to grow the business; Sourcing money to pay down existing liabilities and debts; Raising venture capital to expand into new markets and; Desiring to diversify their own business risk as the sole owner.

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Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 20, 2024

Uncovering Potential Liabilities and Hidden Issues Uncovering potential liabilities and hidden issues is essential for presenting a clear picture of your business’s health. Buyers must know what they’re getting into and the hidden problems that may derail negotiations. Outstanding debts and obligations.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, when selling a company, one must understand who the potential buyers are and what their capabilities are of servicing any new debt they take on from the acquisition, as most buyers will borrow money to acquire the business. Expert negotiation strategies are crucial here.

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IBG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Strengthen your ratios: working capital, debt-to-equity, “quick,” price-to-earnings, return on equity, etc. As examples: Make sure your inventory and asset records align with what is physically there.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 28, 2023

However, he also connects clients with M&A attorneys who can help with drafting an LOI, negotiating closing deals, and other legal aspects of the transaction. rn Beylin also suggests presenting multiple proposals to clients, typically five to ten, for a typical project.

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Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This process entails two key strategies: making targeted improvements to showcase your business at its best and addressing any existing weaknesses to present a stable and well-managed operation. This involves resolving any existing legal issues, broadening your customer base to reduce dependency on a few clients, and paying off debts.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The healthy appetite among VC investors and venture debt providers was particularly evident when it came to opportunities in technology. Here is a snapshot of some of the specific business activities that are likely to attract the most VC and venture debt this year.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 27, 2023

While taking equity in any business comes with a risk, a rollover equity offer can present a significant upside for the seller. For the sake of simplicity, this example assumes you own 100% of the company’s equity, have an aggregate $5M of bank debt and transaction expenses, and both offers assume $20M is financed by the buyer through debt.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This can be done by paying off as many outstanding debts as possible, renegotiating terms for business loans, securing new clients, and getting your receivables paid up. Financial records from taxes to contracts must be carefully arranged for easy presentation and reading. Client base. Future profit margins.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

The funds generated from the sale can be used to finance the M&A transaction, invest in growth opportunities, or pay down debt. This confidence allows the business to negotiate a lease that provides the same level of control and operational flexibility as ownership.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2024

By providing a solid basis for your asking price, it can streamline negotiations. Ensure all financial documents, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, are up-to-date and professionally presented. Debt and Liabilities : Document any outstanding debts, loans, and liabilities.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Properly valuing a company involved in an M&A transaction allows stakeholders to make informed decisions and negotiate effectively. Enterprise Value Calculators are financial tools designed to help businesses and investors determine the total value of a company, including its equity and debt.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

Focusing your efforts on improving those metrics will make your company more attractive and give you a leg-up in negotiations. Founder Tips for Selling Your SaaS Company Within One Year By now, you have improved all the metrics, tech-debt, and related things that you can do (won’t be everything)!

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

Focusing your efforts on improving those metrics will make your company more attractive and give you a leg-up in negotiations. Founder Tips for Selling Your SaaS Company Within One Year By now, you have improved all the metrics, tech-debt, and related things that you can do (won’t be everything)!

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As a buy-side advisor, in addition to analytical support, the investment banker shields the buyer during the diligence and negotiation processes by working directly with seller to establish a framework and basis for assigning a value to the business. As a result, the value of the company lies in its ability to repay the debt.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Negotiating a transaction can move quickly once key points are agreed – after all, each side is a “buyer” and “seller” and therefore many of the provisions in the definitive agreement, such as representations, warranties and covenants, are reciprocal. Delicate – key transaction execution issues 8.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

This is even more interesting when we view the rate of return for these insurance agencies, which has actually dropped below the cost of acquiring debt for a transaction, creating a negative spread for the first time in M&A history. It used to be the case that equity structures consisted of senior debt (i.e.,

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Software Equity Group

JULY 1, 2024

A QoE report is a document from a third-party accounting firm that objectively presents the company’s financial position after a comprehensive analysis. It is advantageous for the seller to identify and negotiate any issues upfront, while multiple buyers are still in play and leverage is on the seller’s side.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It might look like as though you’re sat there trading and negotiating prices all day, but in actual fact there’s quite a lot of price discovery that happens beforehand that you need to be able to relay back to PMs and senior traders,” she explains. As a jack of all trades, she covers most developed markets products.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They may exclude some assets and/or liabilities based on mutual negotiations. For example, a buyer may not assume a debt or take over a piece of real estate. Remember, everything is negotiable up to the point of accepting or rejecting the deal. Company Analysis This is the section where you present your company.

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The guests discuss the appeal of the chocolate industry, noting that it is fragmented and presents opportunities for consolidation. They stress the need to clearly communicate expectations from the beginning of negotiations, avoiding surprises later on.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 28, 2024

An effective valuation sets realistic negotiation expectations and attracts qualified buyers. Equally critical is the evaluation of liabilities, including debts and loans, which profoundly affect your business’s market value. Particularly in manufacturing, significant investments in equipment and property are examined.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs. Impact of Brexit Brexit, perhaps the other most prominent issue facing the UK private equity industry, presents a very different set of considerations.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This thorough assessment facilitates more effective negotiations and strategic decision-making, leading to successful mergers and acquisitions that create sustainable value for the acquirer and the target company.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Lastly, many public life sciences companies that had their market capitalizations fall in 2022 also found it more difficult or more expensive to secure debt financing as compared to a year or two ago, and many private life sciences companies saw that venture capital debt carried with it more dilutive terms in 2022.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The court acknowledged that—on the surface—the special committee appeared to have fulfilled its duties, noting that the committee conducted a robust sales process, engaged with multiple bidders, resisted calls for exclusivity, pursued a go-shop and negotiated multiple price increases from Brookfield. Sales Process.

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IBG

JANUARY 31, 2023

It is very common for problems and issues to pop up during due diligence, so it’s important to stay proactive and be open to negotiation until the deal is finalized.” “The end result should be that the selling price of the business is justified and both parties walk away satisfied.

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