Mergers & acquisitions; purchase of an asset advisory
Mergers & acquisitions; purchase of an asset advisory: We help our clients by making sure that every stage of the process is correct and optimized, from valuation, including negotiation and completion.
GLGL, SPV, CBE, UK (Good Luck Grant Limited – Special Purpose Vehicle; Central Banking Entity, United Kingdom) is recommended if client can answer the following proposed questions in a format that can be addressed directly as a supporting document to banking investigative authorities to expedite the process.
Material Contracts. One of the most time-consuming (but critical) components of a due diligence inquiry is the review of all material contracts and commitments of the target company/subject. The categories of contracts that are important to review and understand include the following:
- Guaranties, loans, and credit agreements
- Customer and supplier contracts
- Agreements of partnership or joint venture; limited liability company or operating agreements
- Contracts involving payments over a material dollar threshold
- Settlement agreements
- Past acquisition agreements
- Equipment leases
- Indemnification agreements
- Employment agreements
- Exclusivity agreements
Agreements imposing any restriction on the right or ability of the company (or a buyer) to compete in any line of business or in any geographic region with any other person.
- Real estate leases/purchase agreements
- License agreements
- Powers of attorney
- Franchise agreements
- Equity finance agreements
- Distribution, dealer, sales agency, or advertising agreements
- Non-competition agreements
- Union contracts and collective bargaining agreements
- Contracts the termination of which would result in a material adverse effect on the company
- Any approvals required of other parties to material contracts due to a change in control or assignment