For Louisiana businesses of all sizes, benefit can be gained by considering mergers and acquisitions with other companies. There are multiple reasons to consider this option, but what is vital is to have all the important legal matters for such a decision organized....
Mergers & Acquisitions
Amazon expands into new areas of retail with acquisition deal
Many of our readers in Louisiana probably saw the recent news that Amazon, a goliath of internet commerce, has reached a deal to acquire grocery chain Whole Foods Market for a whopping $13.7 billion. When this acquisition deal was announced, many economists and...
What is a “hostile acquisition”?
Mergers and acquisitions are complex business transactions that can puzzle even the most astute businessperson or entrepreneur. But, for many companies in Louisiana, these types of transactions can be the best way to expand into new territory or diversify holdings....
Louisiana bank makes a move into Texas with acquisition
Acquiring another company can be a very beneficial move for a company that is looking to expand. These types of business law transactions can involve all kinds of businesses, from manufacturers to industrial companies to businesses in the financial sector. According...
Helping your business navigate a merger
As a previous post highlighted, businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere tend to take on major business deals. And when these transactions are initiated, it is likely that business owners and executives have various concerns. When a merger or an acquisition is brought to...
Reasons why mergers and acquisitions might fail
Businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere take on new business deal rather frequently. Whether it's a new client or a customer being serviced, most business transactions are rather routine. On the other hand, more complex types of business transactions involve mergers and...
Improving mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry
No matter what industry a company is in, major businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere have to make major decisions on a daily, weekly, quarterly or yearly basis. While these decisions or business deals might be minimal to the overall function of the company, others can...
What is the difference between a private and a public merger?
Companies and businesses in Louisiana and other states in the nation make decisions each and every day. Some of these decisions can greatly impact the company, causing them to take careful and proactive measures before and during these major business transactions....
Why is valuation important for a business acquisition?
As a previous post discussed, mergers & acquisitions are major events that could take place among companies, possibly improving the overall function of a business and even extending the longevity of the company. While many opportunities could present themselves...
Protecting businesses during complex business transations
Businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere have a wide range of business goals; however, a business will always seek to take steps that are in the overall best interest of the company. If it is clear that a business standing alone will not thrive or reach its bounds,...