HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Purchase price adjustments provide protections when structuring M&A deals
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 24, 2023 | Business Transactions
An estimated 95% of M&A deals, usually privately held but sometimes public, include a purchase price adjustment. This mechanism confirms the actual value of the target company at or after closing. These adjustments put the buyer and seller on equal footing and...
Does your M&A NDA do what it should?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 17, 2023 | Business Law, Business Transactions
Companies use non-disclosure agreements to protect themselves and the ongoing viability of their business as they enter and exit business agreements with employees, vendors and business partners. When using these agreements, the company should ask two key questions:...
What is a surface use agreement?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 14, 2023 | Oil & Gas
Texas is a major player in oil and gas production in the United States and has been for many decades. An important part of that production involves oil and gas companies approaching landowners to harvest the deposits below the surface. These deals typically involve a...
Passive real estate investments can be a viable option
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 10, 2023 | Business Transactions, Commercial Real Estate
Those who are financially strategic understand the necessity of diversifying their investment portfolio. Real estate investments are often complementary because they are less volatile than the stock market and include a finite and insured inflation hedge. Investors...
Proper planning avoids partnership disputes
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Feb 20, 2023 | Firm News
It is unfortunate that many partnerships are doomed from the start or run into trouble down the line. Problems often arise over differing philosophies regarding growth strategy, branding and culture. While different but complementary skill sets are an asset, some...