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March 28, 2023

Where’s Our Money?

Unless you’ve been hyper-focused on your business of late, you have probably heard a bit about the banking issues at...

March 21, 2023

Merger Structure Rundown: 338 Elections

As if the M&A world could not get any more complicated, I am going to blow your mind again. There...

March 13, 2023

Merger Structure Rundown: Reverse Triangle Strategy

One of the beauties of the triangle offense is that it works in both directions. In a similar way, the...

March 07, 2023

Merger Structure Rundown: Forward Triangular Merger

As Phil Jackson showed, triangles can be a very powerful tool for winning championships. They are also the basis for...

March 03, 2023

Merger Structure Rundown: Forward (Direct) Merger

As promised, I am spending the next few updates highlighting different merger structures. In case you did not know (and...

February 21, 2023

If You Don’t Buy It, M&A Outlook is Still Solid

Last week, CVS announced that it would be buying OakStreet Health for $10B, which comes on the heels of buying Signify Health...

October 22, 2019

American Bar Association Releases 2017 Deal Points Study

The American Bar Association Mergers & Acquisitions Committee has released its Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study. The new study includes transactions through the...

James R. Sanders - Business Attorney in York, PA

October 22, 2019

Using the Section 338(h)(10) Election

Most people have heard of “Section 338(h)(10),” but not as many know when and how to use it. Normally, in a stock...

October 22, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Makes Bonus Depreciation Even More Useful

Everyone knows about the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. The new tax law significantly reduced tax rates for many taxpayers....

October 22, 2019

Should I buy Assets or Stock?

The most fundamental question for a buyer acquiring a business is whether to buy assets or stock. Most buyer-side accountants and many...

October 22, 2019

Buyer Beware of Working Capital Adjustments

Most stock transactions have a working capital adjustment. Some buyers love them, some buyers hate them. Without them a seller can often...

October 22, 2019

Creating a Business Plan for a Small Business

You have a fantastic idea for a small business you believe could succeed. How do you bridge the space between idea and...