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Chancery Holds Acquirer Cannot Offset Cost Savings from Failure to Enter Settlement Agreement Against Indemnification Damages

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ITG Brands, LLC v. Reynolds Am., Inc., C.A. No. 2017-0129-LWW (Del. Ch. Mar. 3, 2025) - In this case, the Delaware Court of Chancery had previously held that, under the parties’ acquisition agreement, the...more

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What's Market: Damage Mitigation Provisions

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In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations, warranties, and covenants, along with related...more

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10 M&A Trends Gleaned from the 2020 – 2021 ABA Deal Points Study

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The American Bar Association (ABA) 2020 – 2021 Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study[1] analyzed publicly available acquisition agreements for 123 transactions executed and/or completed in 2020 and the first...more

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Damages for Reps and Warranties Breaches

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When one party to an M&A agreement alleges that the other breached its representations and warranties, the damages analysis can be complex, depending on the terms of the agreement. Generally, a claim for indemnification due...more

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Valuing Income Statement Breaches in Transactional Insurance Claims

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Once it has been determined that a breach of a financial statement representation in an acquisition agreement has occurred—specifically with respect to an identified income statement—the question arises as to the quantum of...more

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