What is a hostile takeover, and is it legal in California?
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A hostile takeover is when a separate corporation acquires or takes over a company without seeking or obtaining the approval or consent...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Jun 19
Federal judge temporarily blocks Activision Blizzard acquisition
California residents who follow developments in the entertainment sector will probably know that Microsoft has offered $68.7 billion to...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Apr 27
The advantages and disadvantages of horizontal integration
California residents who follow business news may have heard the term “horizontal integration”. This is the merger of two companies that...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Apr 10
Understanding the Unique Benefits of Mergers Compared to Acquisitions
When media outlets in California and around the country mention mergers, the transactions they are reporting on are usually acquisitions....
Daniel Rodriguez
- Mar 16
How a reverse merger works
When a privately-held company in California gains a majority stake in a publicly-traded company, this is known as a reverse merger. This...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Mar 5
Common reasons mergers and acquisitions fail
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in California are complex transactions that can benefit companies, such as economies of scale, access to...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Jan 31
What is the difference between business mergers and acquisitions?
Whether you’re trying to start a business in California or keep one alive, both tasks are difficult for entrepreneurs. Keeping a business...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Nov 3, 2022
Due diligence is essential when it comes to mergers and acquisitions
Many acquisitions are doomed to failure because the purchasers failed to do appropriate research into the target. Luckily, most business...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Oct 5, 2022
What’s a takeover mean in California?
Companies in California and throughout the country may agree to be acquired by other firms for various reasons. Occasionally, businesses...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Sep 12, 2022
How to select an M&A advisor as a small business
All businesses will face the issue of mergers and acquisitions at some point because of the business life cycle. To remain in business,...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Sep 7, 2022
How to deal with intellectual property rights
Intellectual property may be one of the most valuable assets that a California company might own. Therefore, it’s important to verify...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Aug 26, 2022
Should you consolidate brands?
When two California companies merge, it’s possible that they will continue to operate as separate entities. However, there are several...
Daniel Rodriguez
- Jul 25, 2022
Why is due diligence necessary in M&A transactions in California
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common occurrence in California’s business landscape. For these transactions to be successful, it is...

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