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Documents and Deal Structures for M&A Deals

Explains the main documents and key provisions in M&A deals, and provides an overview of the M&A deal process from start to finish. This track also explains the structures of M&A deals including asset and stock sales, direct mergers, and forward and reverse triangular mergers.

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Start Track
  1. still frame from The Working Group List 4 min

    The Working Group List

    Knowing how to create a good working group list is important for any junior lawyer. This course shares best practices and drafting tips.

  2. still frame from M&A Term Sheets 9 min

    M&A Term Sheets

    A look at term sheets, including reasons why they are and aren’t used in M&A deals and some style and drafting tips.

  3. still frame from Deal Structures in M&A 18 min

    Deal Structures in M&A

    Understanding deal structures is critical for anyone involved with M&A deals. This course explains the three main deal types: asset acquisitions, stock acquisitions and mergers.

  4. still frame from Principal Acquisition Agreements 13 min

    Principal Acquisition Agreements

    Acquisition agreements used in M&A deals have a lot in common, but there are also important differences. This course covers the main provisions to help give a general understanding of them all.

  5. still frame from Disclosure Schedules 5 min

    Disclosure Schedules

    An overview of disclosure schedules, including their typical contents and what buyers and sellers think about when reviewing and drafting them.

  6. still frame from Reps & Warranties in M&A Deals 12 min

    Reps & Warranties in M&A Deals

    An introduction to reps and warranties and why they’re important in an M&A deal. Covers buyer and seller reps, qualifiers, the connection between reps and disclosure schedules, and how breaches of reps impact other provisions in the purchase agreement.

  7. still frame from Caps & Baskets 4 min

    Caps & Baskets

    Sellers in private deals often try to limit their liability with limits and thresholds called caps and baskets. This video describes what they are and how they work.

  8. still frame from Earn Outs 1 min

    Earn Outs

    An explanation of earn-out provisions and why they’re used in M&A deals.

  9. still frame from Side Letters 1 min

    Side Letters

    An overview of how these short agreements are used in M&A deals.