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MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Many companies grow by acquiring competitors when terms and conditions are right or by acquiring companies whose business is synergistic with theirs. By the same turn, some business owners dream of selling their businesses to a third party. These transactions are sometimes for cash or a combination of cash and stock, depending upon the purchaser. No matter what, the sale of a business is a critical event in the life of a business owner.
A business owner entering into a merger or acquisition transaction needs experienced legal advice. Is the purchase price appropriate? Is the transaction to be structured as a stock or asset purchase deal? What are the tax consequences? How much due diligence has been done on the other company? What are the benefits and risks of the transaction? Have all the foreseeable contingencies been considered in the agreement? These are just some of the many questions that need to be answered when considering a merger or acquisition.
Many business owners aren’t familiar with the process of this type of business transaction. The steps can include:
For many individuals, a merger transaction can be the most important business transaction of their lives! It makes good sense to have counsel that is experienced in business sales and mergers in the manufacturing, retail, distribution, construction and services industries represent your interests. [For a list of our recent transactions click here.] We’d like to celebrate with you when your business is sold for the right price or when your company acquires a new division. Call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jay Kaufman directly (847-521-4906) for more information.
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