Michael Frank | The Rise of Revesting in M&A
Here’s a conversation regarding revesting, a staple in tech M&A designed to favor not only buyers, but owners, founders, and their investors.
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Acquires Majority Ownership of Mitchell & Mitchell Insurance Agency
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, based in Woodland Hills with offices throughout California, is proud to announce its newest partnership with Mitchell & Mitchell Insurance Agency of Novato, California. In a transaction that closed August 10, Liberty will become majority owner joining with several former shareholders of Mitchell & Mitchell, including Gary Mitchell who will continue as President.
Case Study: A PE Acquisition and Add-On Gone Wrong
News came across the wire recently about a major lawsuit targeting a well-known Private Equity firm due to a post-closing dispute in a substantial M&A deal.
Stephen Hohenrieder | Investment Trends in the Food Industry
Today, I speak with Stephen Hohenrieder about M&A in a sector we ALL use EVERY DAY – food. After hearing this conversation, you won’t look at food the same way again!
Representations and Warranty Insurance Pricing Trends for 2018
From a cost perspective, there’s never been a better time to deploy Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance in M&A deals.
Nate McKitterick | The Insurance You Need for M&A Deals
In every M&A deal, the devil is in the details. Nate McKitterick explains the ins and outs of one of the biggest potential deal breaking issues – indemnification.
The Factors Behind the Boom in M&A in the Last Three Years… and Why It Won’t Be Slowing Down
The current economic environment makes it a prime time for mergers and acquisitions. Activity in M&A in recent years bears it out. Total global M&A transactions for 2017 hit $3.2 trillion, the third year in a row annual M&A crested $3 trillion.
The Process of the Due Diligence Call for R&W Insurance Coverage
Representations and Warranty insurance is the ideal way to protect both Buyer and Seller in an M&A transaction. If there is a breach of a representation or warranty in the purchase and sale agreement, they are protected. Both sides come out ahead because the risk is transferred to a third party: the insurance company.
Jimmy Vallee | M&A Trends in the Energy Sector
Technology isn’t the only fast changing industry. Listen to Jimmy Vallee explain why the oil and gas business is so dynamic that the city of Houston is now considered the “Silicon Valley” of energy.
What Happens on Closing Day When You Have Representations and Warranty Insurance
Closing an M&A deal is similar to closing escrow on a house. You sign documents, a wire transfer with the funds is processed, and you take possession.