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We
are experienced
M&A
and tax
attorneys who can guide you through the
process of selling your business. We
advise clients on the legal, business,
and tax issues related to selling a
business. Our
attorneys have negotiated
and closed deals in
a variety of
industries including oilfield services,
manufacturing, healthcare,
technology,
electronics, plastics, among others.
Based on our experience, we are able to
manage and close transactions in an
efficient, cost-effective manner. By
anticipating the legal, business and tax
issues that may lead to problems and
break-downs in communication with the
prospective buyer, we are able to reduce
delays and see deals through to closing.
CRITICAL CONCERNS WHEN SELLING A
BUSINESS
The owners of any
successful business are ultimately faced
with a decision about their exit
strategy from the company. In
particular, the owner of a family
business must decide how and whether to
pass the business to the next generation
or sell the business to provide the
owners some liquidity. In other cases,
the owners of a business may need to
make a strategic decision to dispose of
certain under-productive assets or
divisions. An attorney from the M&A
group can work with you and a team of
professions to address the
critical issues when selling a business,
including:
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The valuation and proper asking
price for the business |
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Preparing a business for sale by
ensuring the legal and financial
documents and practices are in
order |
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Conducting
due
diligence on any prospective
purchasers to evaluate their
commitment to close the deal and
to ensure that they have the
financial wherewithal to acquire
the business |
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Negotiating and documenting the
terms of a proposed deal in a
term sheet or
letter of intent |
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Negotiating and drafting definitive legal agreements,
such as a stock purchase
agreement or asset purchase
agreement |
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Planning and structuring the
transaction to minimize the
tax
consequences to the sellers |
RETURN ON
INVESTMENT
Our attorneys work with business
owners and shareholders to maximize the
return on their investment by
negotiating a fair purchase price for
the business, preparing the appropriate
agreements and filings to ensure payment
in full, and structuring the deal to
minimize the tax consequences to the
sellers.
TRANSACTIONAL TAX PLANNING
We understand that
the sale of a business involves a
variety of tax issues, decisions and
elections for the seller of a business.
We add value by giving clear, sound
advice about structuring a sale of a
company to minimize the tax impact to
our client.
CONTACT US
To speak to an
attorney about
the legal issues related to the sale of
a business, please contact
us
here, or call
713.650.9700.
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