Best Type of Acquisition Based on the Possibility of Future Law Suits
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A longtime friend and client approaches you and explains that he has the opportunity to purchase a company that has developed a very lucrative technology. Unfortunately, the company has had some legal issues with clients and vendors in the past. Your friend assures you that, going forward, he can resolve the problems that have led to the legal issues, but he does not want to be held liable for the company's past failings. Your friend asks you to give your opinion on whether he should purchase the stock of the company or purchase only the assets. Which method of acquisition would you recommend and why? Use this week's lecture as a basis for your post.
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An examination of providing advice to a friend on what type of acquisition to pursue if a company is expecting future law suits.
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Methods of Acquisition
A longtime friend and client approaches you and explains that he has the opportunity to purchase a company that has developed a very lucrative technology. Unfortunately, the company has had some legal issues with clients and vendors in the past. Your friend assures you that, going forward, he can resolve the problems that ...
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