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Private Company M&A - Reverse Diligence: Questions Sellers Should Ask of Bidders

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When selling a private company, Sellers understandably focus on providing bidders with a comprehensive data room packed with detailed documents and information about every aspect of their business. They expect bidders to pore...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: Ryan Sullivan of North Park Group Discusses the M&A Outlook and Offers Advice to Business Owners and...

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To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

Cozen O'Connor

LOIs in M&A Transactions: Striking the Right Balance Between Commitment and Flexibility

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A letter of intent (LOI) or term sheet tends to be the first substantive document for an M&A transaction. It outlines the key terms and mutual understanding between a buyer and seller while they progress through due diligence...more

Goodwin

Crafting a Competitive LOI in Lower Middle Market M&A

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In the lower middle market — typically deals between $10 million and $100 million — the letter of intent (LOI) serves as a pivotal document that sets the tone for the transaction, shapes the seller’s expectations, and...more

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Seller Considerations When Negotiating a Letter of Intent

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Negotiating and signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) is a key inflection point in the process of selling your business. Buyers and sellers both want the LOI to ensure a base level of understanding on certain key terms such as...more

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3 Steps to Protect Highly Sensitive Assets in an M&A Deal

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Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target company’s history. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

What's the Timeline for a Sale Process?

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Mark Seneca and Justin Yi outline the timeframe for a typical sale, and the key work streams involved. Learn about: A basic framework from the time that you sign an LOI Key milestones from LOI to closing External...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Buying or Selling a Small Business Government Contractor? Draft the Letter of Intent Carefully to Avoid Immediate Affiliation

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Buying a small business government contractor may not be as simple as a standard acquisition. This is particularly true if the small business wants to continue to qualify for federal small business set-aside and sole-source...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Effects of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions: Economics of Buying and Selling (Part I)

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This is the first installment of a two-part series highlighting M&A transaction issues for buyers and sellers to consider in light of COVID-19. ...more

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[Podcast]: Nuts and Bolts on a Management Buyout (Part 2 of 7)

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In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, partners Michael Album and Josh Miller return to discuss the nuts and bolts on a management buyout. As part of their discussion they highlight the different types of...more

Jackson Walker

Confidentiality Agreements and Letters of Intent – October 2017

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I. CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT - A confidentiality agreement (“Confidentiality Agreement”), also sometimes called a nondisclosure agreement (“NDA”), is typically the first stage for the due diligence process as parties...more

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Key Texas M&A Issues (Presentation)

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Agenda - Letters of Intent - Best Efforts - Indemnification - Sandbagging - Non-Reliance - Fiduciary Duties - Letters of Intent: • Buyer may seek letter of intent that is generally not binding on either party...more

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Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts When Selling or Buying a Business

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In a prior Alert, we provided a high-level overview of the Anti-Assignment Act, which requires federal pre-approval for the sale of federal government contracts, often through a “novation agreement” signed by the seller,...more

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