The due diligence of an asset purchase is quite often given less priority and attention than it should (read: must) warrant. An asset purchase transaction is often quite complex financially and legally. The buyer agrees to purchase the specific assets and associated liabilities specified within the asset purchase contract. Are...
Preparing to Sell Your Business
There are several steps to follow when preparing to sell your business. It is important to allow plenty of time for planning and organization, as the process will usually require many months to a year or more. Why does it take so long to prepare your business for sale? The...
ABCast Episode 21 – Due Diligence
In ABCast Episode 21 - Due Diligence Janathan Allen discusses a crucial element of Mergers & Acquisitions or M & A: comprehensive and thorough due diligence. Due diligence is a process and a review of financial information, tax and corporate documents in order to verify the validity of what the...
Reduce Capital Gains When Selling a San Diego Business
There are several strategies to reduce capital gains when selling a business in San Diego or anywhere in California. This will require important steps to be taken prior to the completion of the transaction, as well as implications based upon the application of the proceeds. The structure of the transaction...
Risks Associated with a Lack of Due Diligence
What are the risks associated with a lack of due diligence in a San Diego asset purchase, stock purchase, merger or acquisition? Why are many business professionals more likely to make due diligence less of a priority? Due diligence is so much less "attractive" than the deal making portion of the...
Acquisition of a Competitor a Sound Growth Strategy
The acquisition of a competitor - in whole or in part - is a sound growth strategy for any San Diego business. The structure of the transaction itself, as well as the due diligence to ensure the quality of the targeted assets or company, go a long way to ensuring...