When a privately-held company in California gains a majority stake in a publicly-traded company, this is known as a reverse merger. This is typically undertaken so that they can bypass the traditional initial public offering process, which tends to be expensive and...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in California are complex transactions that can benefit companies, such as economies of scale, access to new markets and diversification of products and services. However, M&A transactions have a high failure rate despite the...
Whether you're trying to start a business in California or keep one alive, both tasks are difficult for entrepreneurs. Keeping a business alive may be even more difficult, sometimes requiring the infusion of new capital into the company. Mergers and acquisitions are a...
Many acquisitions are doomed to failure because the purchasers failed to do appropriate research into the target. Luckily, most business leaders in California have enough sense to thoroughly investigate companies before they decide to merge or purchase them outright....
Companies in California and throughout the country may agree to be acquired by other firms for various reasons. Occasionally, businesses are required to sell their assets in the future. However, there is also a chance that ownership changes hands without input or...
All businesses will face the issue of mergers and acquisitions at some point because of the business life cycle. To remain in business, owners must find a way to innovate, revitalize or transition. To assist the transition, California moderates mergers and...
Intellectual property may be one of the most valuable assets that a California company might own. Therefore, it's important to verify exactly what you are getting when acquiring another business. If you are the one selling intellectual property, it's important to know...
When two California companies merge, it's possible that they will continue to operate as separate entities. However, there are several potential benefits of opting to consolidate a recently acquired business whether you decide to fold it into an existing brand or...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common occurrence in California's business landscape. For these transactions to be successful, it is critical that the parties involved conduct due diligence. The complexity of the mergers and acquisitions landscape in...