JD Supra

Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: Pre-Transaction Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

M&A transactions involving government contractors carry several regulatory and industry-specific considerations that can materially impact all aspects of the deal—from high-level structuring ...
Crain's Cleveland Business

Buyer, seller tax benefits key to structuring M&A transactions

A properly structured transaction can provide tax benefits to both the buyer and the seller. Typically, buyers want a deductible step-up in basis while sellers want capital gains treatment. Proper ...

10 common challenges in merger and acquisition transactions

A thorough understanding of the obstacles, speed bumps, and/or leverage points a transaction will encounter is helpful not only for peace of mind, but also for the effectiveness of the process. What ...
Law

Recent Decisions Indicate There Is Leeway for Controllers When Determining Whether to Structure a Transaction to Be 'MFW'-Compliant

The seminal 'MFW' decision, in 2014, ushered in an era of even further expanded deference. MFW provides a pathway for early dismissal of challenges to M&A transactions under the business judgment ...
Financial Advisor

Family Offices: Unique Capital Allocation And Structuring Considerations

Family offices, and the investment professionals serving them, have long been participants in traditional M&A transactions. Of late, however, middle market and lower-middle market family offices are ...
JD Supra

Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: Post-Transaction Pitfalls—Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Many contracts require a company to maintain a facility security clearance. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requires a cleared contractor to report certain changes affecting ...