PRE-ORDER This handbook provides practical analysis of a variety of considerations in a sale, purchase, or merger of a business, including asset purchases, stock sales, mergers, financing, tax concerns, labor matters, and regulatory issues. You will also find numerous editable forms and sample language suggestions for use in your practice.
PRE-ORDER
Guide clients confidently through every stage of a merger or acquisition with this handbook’s practical analysis of a variety of considerations in a sale, purchase, or merger of a business. Experienced Illinois practitioners provide insight and practice guidance on such topics as deal structure, letters of intent, tax matters, valuation, financing, securities compliance, employment issues, confidentiality, asset purchases, and stock sales. This handbook also provides numerous sample forms and language for use in your practice.
Chapter 1 — Preliminary Considerations
Jeffrey R. Shuman, Winston Taylor LLP, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Letters of Intent
James R. Asmussen, Polsinelli PC, Chicago
Chapter 3 — M&A Tax Basics
Jeffrey S. Shamberg, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Valuation, Purchase Price, and Financing
Brian R. Potter and Thomas J. Czupta, Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 5 — Sample Assets Purchase Agreement with Commentary
James R. Asmussen, Polsinelli PC, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Sale of Stock
James R. Asmussen, Polsinelli PC, Chicago
Chapter 7 — Private Company Mergers
Aaron M. Gillett, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Labor, Employment, and Benefit Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions
Joshua L. Ditelberg and Benjamin J. Conley, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Federal and State Securities Law Considerations for Nonpublic Entities
Jeffrey R. Shuman, Winston Taylor LLP, Chicago
Chapter 10 — Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements in Mergers and Acquisitions
Breanne E. Vaclavik, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago
