Mergers & Acquisitions practice relies heavily on the use of forms and precedent. They are the very foundation of what we do. Absent an eidetic memory, even the most accomplished M&A attorneys need precedent consents, agreements, certificates, checklists, filings and other documents to consummate a transaction, and the quality of the forms used directly impacts […]
Tag Archives: Asset Purchase
Anatomy of an Asset Purchase Agreement
Like the classic game Operation,® asset purchase transactions require parties to take great care in extracting just what they want. However, successful asset sales require quite a bit more than a pair of tweezers and steady hands. Among other things, they require a well-crafted Asset Purchase Agreement (APA). These agreements, at their most basic level, provide for the sale […]
Documents you need to buy or sell a business
The documents you need to buy or sell a business depend on the structure (discussed here) and complexity of the deal as well as its specific terms. However, in virtually all cases, there will be a principal agreement governing the transaction. This will be a merger agreement for a merger, a stock purchase agreement for […]
Introduction to M&A Transaction Structure
The determination of an optimal M&A transaction structure is a complex process driven by a number of considerations.* A thorough examination of the subject could fill a book. That said, below is a brief overview of the most common transaction structures—stock purchase, asset purchase, negotiated merger and two-step merger—along with some advantages and disadvantages of each. […]