Mergers Acquisitions Blog
M&As may sound like buzzwords in the world of business, but they can have a major impact on a company’s growth strategy, its survival and its success. M&As are pursued for financial or strategic reasons and come in a variety of forms. For example, a business might wish to expand into new markets, increase expertise and intellectual property, or even enter the healthcare space. In certain instances businesses may have to replace the retiring Baby Boomers with more experienced and talented employees.
The majority of private M&A deals are designed to be acquisitions of assets, not shares. The main agreement that governs these transactions is usually referred to as a Stock Purchase Agreement, Securities Purchase Agreement or SPA. This article reviews some of the major features of these agreements.
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