Deal Making

In an asset deal, it’s right there in the name — a buyer purchases the operating assets of a business. Of course, these assets generally fall into two major categories: tangible assets and intangible assets. The specific types of assets in each category are virtually innumerable, but the more examples of tangible assets and intangible … Read more

Mergers and acquisitions (commonly abbreviated as M&As) are a type of legal transaction. As the name suggests, an M&A is when two merging companies (or divisions thereof) perform a consolidation of assets. The result can be one company taking over another (or a division of a company) or the formation of a new entity by … Read more

Updated Feb 10, 2024 When looking for an investment, or perhaps being involved in a merger or acquisition of some sort, it’s important to know not only the tools involved, but the terms as well. Throughout the course of the process, there will be expressions bandied about, such as deal room, letter of intent (LOI), … Read more

Knowing the lingo of business transactions, particularly in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), is one of the keys to a successful outcome. Expressions such as business valuation, deal structure and due diligence are commonly used, and knowing these terms, among others, is vital. One important term to know about is debt covenants. What … Read more

A letter of intent is a document that is a necessary part of most M&As, and although it’s nonbinding, it is important to know how it is used and what it should (and should not) contain.

Updated Feb 11, 2024 Shareholders and stakeholders in virtually every company believe that those companies should be managed to create as much wealth as possible. And that means that resources should be managed to achieve that goal. While there are scores of ways for companies of all sizes to increase revenues and reduce costs, one … Read more

In the business world, the endgame in virtually every company is to make a profit, so naturally, keeping an eye on where the cash is generated – the sales department – is vital. Even though your sales performance sales team is chugging along, converting leads to customers and eventually bringing in the revenue, it’s a … Read more

Intellectual property is one of your organization’s most valuable assets, and knowing how to effectively license it as well as protect it is key. IP licensing can be a profitable business both for the IP owner and the licensee, but knowing the basics about the process and how to protect your company’s assets is paramount. … Read more

Tuck-in and bolt-on acquisitions are both examples of a type of merger that is common in the business world. Knowing the differences of each type is paramount.