The Watkins Firm are experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys who help to sell your business in San Diego. How should you structure the transaction to sell your company? Should you use a stock purchase or asset purchase to complete the sale? The experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience in these complex transactions. We can guide you through the process of selling your business from start to finish and protect your interests along the way.
Most Sellers Prefer a Stock Purchase Agreement
Generally speaking, most sellers prefer a Stock Purchase agreement based upon associated tax advantages as well as the ability to ultimately walk away and pursue other interests. The stock purchase passes all assets, debts and liabilities of your company entirely to the seller allowing you to walk away without contingent liabilities. This may be required in order to allow a buyer to take control of specific assets such as government contracts and some intellectual property. However, most buyers wish to structure the transaction using an asset purchase agreement in order to specifically protect themselves from unforeseen expenses, debts or contingent liabilities. Which is best for your short and long-term goals as a seller?
Experienced and Proven Mergers and Acquisitions Attorneys Who Help to Sell Your Business in San Diego
The Watkins Firm are experienced and proven mergers and acquisitions attorneys who help to sell your business in San Diego while accomplishing your underlying goals and objectives.
Our attorneys understand the nature of a “business deal” and the importance of preserving a positive working environment throughout the negotiation of contracts, due diligence, valuation and ultimately the close of the transaction. The structure of the transaction will be negotiated based upon your strength as a seller, and your willingness to concede appropriately to entice the buyer to pay top dollar for your company. There are several methods used to establish the valuation of your business, and our attorneys work closely with independent experts to protect your position and maximize value.
Protect Your Interests When Selling Your San Diego Company
It is important to work with experienced and proven mergers and acquisitions attorneys when selling your San Diego company. There are many scams and aggressive tactics which are designed to look very appealing while, in essence, using your own revenues to finance the purchase of your business. This is obviously usually not in your interests.
Selling a business can be quite legally complex, but the experience doesn’t have to be a painful one. We guide you through each step of the process, including the decision between a stock purchase or asset purchase transaction.
The Watkins Firm are experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys who help to sell your business in San Diego. We provide insightful advice and protect you from potential pitfalls based upon our decades of experience and expertise in these transactions. If you are considering the sale of your business we invite you to review our Podcast Episode 13 – Mergers and Acquisitions, the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
