Posts by Michael Mercurio, Esq.
I’m a Potential M&A Buyer; Should I Focus on Buying Stocks (Equities) or Buying Assets?
Originally posted on 9/9/2020, no content changes. When an M&A buyer is looking into a target company, they’re faced with…
Read MoreFrom the Field to the M&A Negotiating Table, Every Successful Team Shares The Same Dynamics
Originally posted on 1/25/2019, no content changes. They say there’s no “I” in “team.” Tellingly, for the parties in merger…
Read MoreFour Reasons Sellers Have a Natural Disadvantage in M&A Transactions
Originally posted 9/12/2019, no content changes. “The roulette table pays nobody except him that keeps it. Nevertheless, a passion for…
Read MoreFor Attorneys and Clients, the Internet Is the Great Equalizer
Originally posted 4/5/2020, no content changes. Not long ago, hiring an attorney was a lot like visiting a doctor. If…
Read MoreFive Phases of a Deal from a Sell-Side Perspective
Originally posted 3/26/2021, no content changes. M&A can be complex. For most sellers, it is a one-time event and likely…
Read MoreWhat Message Are We Sending When We Say, “We Are Busy?”
Originally posted 6/13/2019, no content changes. Have you been busy lately? I’ve been busy. We’ve all been busy. Everyone, it…
Read MoreWhy is M&A Due Diligence Important?
The success of a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal depends heavily on the due diligence process. Due diligence refers to…
Read MoreYour Rolex is Not Worth What it Used to be
Your Rolex is Not Worth What it Used to be According to a recent study, your Rolex is not worth…
Read MoreM&A Pulse: How to Avoid Derailing Your Sell Side M&A Transaction
M&A Pulse: How to Avoid Derailing Your Sell Side M&A Transaction There are many items and considerations that can derail…
Read MoreM&A Pulse: Tax Considerations when Selling your Business
M&A Pulse: Tax Considerations when Selling your Business Most business owners pay their fair share of taxes while running their…
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