When a business is sold or purchased, the transaction might involve an earnout provision. This is a contractual arrangement in which the seller receives additional payment in the future if certain [...]
Buyers of businesses generally prefer to arrange for an asset purchase transaction, instead of purchasing an ownership interest in the target business entity. Why? The primary reason is to avoid exposure to liabilities — both [...]
Want to enter a market quickly, expand market share, or acquire an established brand? The first phrase that comes to mind is mergers & acquisitions. That can be a quick way [...]
You may be able to structure the sale of a corporate business as a tax-free reorganization. However, to be totally tax-free, you generally must receive nothing but stock in the acquiring [...]
Preparing for a surge in demand for your business's products and services doesn't mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. [...]
Email is ubiquitous in the American workplace and along with its growth comes the risk of lawsuits that can cost your company a bundle. In most cases an employer is held [...]
It may seem ironic that companies encourage innovation and brilliance while employees are on the payroll, but pull the plug on that ambition if they dare to leave. But non-compete agreements [...]
When companies merge in the 21st Century, it is often to add value through intellectual capital rather than adding additional office space or factories. This is due to the fact that, [...]
The number of mergers and acquisitions has continued to be strong in recent years, and private equity has remained as one of the driving forces. With private equity capital looking [...]
During the best and worst of times, your company may be tempted to sell a division or subsidiary. This can make sense for a number of reasons, including: Alternatives to [...]
If you are a business owner, do you have a plan in place that names who will follow you as head of your company? You may feel you are too [...]
Just because a merger or acquisition is completed on paper does not mean the transactions will be a success. The implications can generally be seen 18 to 24 months after [...]
When considering a merger or acquisition, the most opportune time to find out about possible culture clashes is obviously before the deal is complete. In fact, one often-cited reason for [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanently eliminated deductions for most business-related entertainment expenses paid or incurred after 2017. For example, you can no longer deduct 50% of the cost [...]
It may seem odd, but as soon as you start up a business, you should begin preparing the documentation needed to sell or merge with another enterprise. It may be [...]