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Perspective

Nov. 11, 2011

Company for sale: Five common mistakes to avoid

With an uncertain M&A environment and rising competition for buyers, sellers cannot afford to make mistakes. By James C. Chapman of Foley & Lardner LLP


By James C. Chapman


The current economy is characterized by fear, uncertainty and doubt and competition remains fierce. The market for mergers and acquisitions is similar. In 2010, M&A activity improved and seemed to gain momentum leading to a strong first half in 2011. According to Price Waterhouse Coopers, in the first five months of 2011, there were 1276 announced transactions with a total value of $454 billion, representing a 39 percent increase in value ...

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