Posts Tagged ‘Business Sale’
Looking for Investors in Your Company? Get to Know “Regulation D”
Private Placement and Regulation D The Sale of Stock as a Private Placement. Private Placement and Regulation D. These are concepts that apply to the sale of what are known as securities. Sometimes securities transactions are involved in M&A transactions. But for many companies, these concepts are most commonly implicated when looking for investors. When…
Read MoreKey Terms for the Business Purchase and Sale Letter of Intent
Typical Terms in a Letter of Intent There are numerous stages in any business purchase and sale transaction. It is a complex and time-consuming process. One of the earliest steps in the transaction process is establishing the fundamental terms of the deal. The typical method of doing so is through the letter of intent or…
Read More“Due Diligence” in a Business Purchase: What Does It Really Mean?
We’ve all heard the term “due diligence” and understand that it generally means to do your homework and research. What exactly the term really means depends on any number of factors, including the type of transaction, the business area and the industry involved, and the relationship between the parties in the transaction. At its heart,…
Read MoreTypical Stages of a Business Purchase and Sale Transaction
The exact details and structure of a given transaction will vary from deal to deal. But there are typical deal phases involved in most transactions, each carrying a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The information below is a basic explanation of the common phases, but is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes…
Read MoreLooking Beyond the Contract Price: Often Overlooked Contract Terms
Running a business take time. A lot of time. So very much time. Business owners serve in many different roles and provide many different functions for their businesses. Lawyer, however, is not one of them (unless you’re a lawyer, obviously). And so, when it comes to reviewing and negotiating a contract, time constraints and other…
Read MoreThings to Consider as you Prepare to Sell Your Business
The sale of a business can take months, if not years, representing the culmination of all the money, time and effort invested into your business. Despite this simple truth, time and again business owners approach the sale process without a clear plan and without considering the implications of this momentous event. By adopting a proactive…
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