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Purchase price adjustments provide protections when structuring M&A deals
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?
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:...
Passive real estate investments can be a viable option
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...
How to address differences between the appraisals and offer price
One issue that can kill a real estate transaction is the gap between the offer and the appraisal. Banks typically will only lend the amount they think the property is worth. For example, the buyer's offer for an apartment building may be $10 million, but the bank's...
What to consider before buying a property with an easement attached
Commercial property with an easement can be an excellent investment, but it is essential to understand precisely how it will impact the property and its value before closing the deal. Easements are legally binding interest in a property that enables non-owners or...
Environmental details impact real estate deals
Property buyers and sellers must understand the impact of environmental regulations when trading in real property, whether for residential or commercial use. Regulations have the force of law and must be followed. Failure to do so sometimes puts a deal in jeopardy and...
What to expect when selling your company to a private equity firm
There are pros and cons to selling your business to a private equity firm. The following is a quick breakdown of what to expect if you choose to go this route. They often will not buy 100% of your business To ensure a smooth transition, private equity firms often...
How could inflation affect mergers & acquisitions?
Global merger and acquisition activity reached a record level in 2021, topping $5 trillion for the first time. Deal making remained strong early in 2022 despite rising inflationary pressures. But that pattern is changing due to multiple variables. Deals are being...
Key differences between privately and publicly held companies
Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy Twitter shocked many by its scope as well as the billionaire entrepreneur’s plans to take the social media giant private. Musk’s plan will remove Twitter from the New York Stock Exchange if the acquisition is approved. It is a move...