A significant step in the acquisition process is determining the structure of the deal. The two most common deal structures are: (1) the purchase of the ownership interests of the target (such as a stock deal), and (2) the purchase of substantially all of the target’s assets (or an asset deal). In an asset deal, the implication is that the target’s liabilities that are not expressly assumed by the acquirer remain liabilities of the target, and the acquirer will not have exposure to them. As a general rule, this is correct.
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Identity theft is a risk that continues to grow and change daily. Due to the many forms identity theft can take, including medical, credit, and financial, the threat remains prevalent and affects millions of people every year. Keeping up-to-date with the latest prevention methods is the surest way to protect the assets and identity. There are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of identity theft, including reducing access to personal information and maintaining a list of credit card issuers and phone numbers.
All businesses face cyber threats. Almost every company has some kind of network, database or online presence that puts it at risk for a cyber breach. Smaller businesses can be more vulnerable than larger ones as they often use third-party hosting and information processing that can be an entry point for cyber attacks. By following various proactive efforts, companies can protect their employees, their clients, the products, and their intellectual capital.
Each year fraudsters are stealing millions of dollars through sophisticated fraudulent use of Email Compromise Scams targeted at individuals and employees who regularly perform wire transfers. The scam involves a fraudster creating a false email or alternatively, hacking into a real email account of an executive, business partner, employee or financial advisor in order to generate a fraudulent request for a transfer of funds. The email is normally well designed and appears legitimate. Stay protected and secure by following preventive measures and developing good security habits.
Before executing a commercial property lease or sales contract, the parties may prepare a letter of intent or an agreement in principle. The letter of intent or a similar document (the “LOIs”) generally signals that the parties have agreed on the outline of a deal, but not on all of its provisions or details.
Over the next 15 years, the youngest of America’s Baby Boomers will turn 65, and waves of small business owners across the country will get ready to cash out. Sales of Boomer-owned small businesses and wholesalers are expected to reach an apex by the end of the decade. And finding time to plan for the future can be hard—especially for wholesalers, who face intense competition, market consolidation, and day-to-day operating pressures. Thinking 12 months ahead can feel uncertain, and planning for next-generation ownership can feel even more daunting.
Under 35s are creating more companies, with higher headcount and greater profit ambitions. They show strong interest in the new economy, but not exclusively, and prefer diversification across their investments. Dubbed as the “Millennipreneurs,’ these are business starters from ‘Generation Y,’ born between 1980 and 1995, also known as Millennials. Each Millennipreneur has started an average of 7.7 companies, and 78 percent of successful Millennipreneurs come from families with a history of running their own businesses.
An at-a-glance summary of the 2017 Global Entrepreneur Report that draws upon the views of 2,650 successful business owners across 21 countries and explores their characteristics, actions and ambitions. In addition, the Report examines the differing approaches of five business owner profiles: the Millennipreneurs, the Women Entrepreneurs, the Ultrapreneurs, the Serial Entrepreneurs and the Boomerpreneurs.
As the benefits and capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) accrue, so does the amount of data that must be collected, managed, and integrated with connected devices—and by enterprises everywhere. It’s a challenge that demands a new kind of digital trust and data sharing tradeoffs. For more insights from this IoT series, see:
The Internet of Things (IoT) has inspired unprecedented cooperation and coordination for the businesses and industries interested in ensuring a sustainable future for themselves. From the lens of eleven case studies, see how the IoT revolution is transforming the world in which we live in. For more insights from this IoT series, see: