Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Alliances
In our experience in business transactions, one plus one rarely, if ever, equals two. Business combinations are generally about leveraging opportunities–combining the strengths and exploiting the synergies of the seller and buyer to create a combination that is greater than the sum of the parts. We understand that there are significant risk/reward elements faced by every buyer and seller in a transaction. A transaction’s opportunities as well as its liabilities and risks must be identified and addressed or the results will suffer—one plus one could fall short of two, or even worse. When transactions are properly planned and executed, both the buyer and the seller reap the rewards. When transactions are ill advised or poorly executed, the acquired entities can create a significant drag on otherwise healthy buyers, while sellers can easily find themselves unduly exposed on representations, warranties and indemnities. In every facet of our engagement, we strive to help our clients meet their business objectives while carefully assessing and managing the risks.