Business Acquisitions
There may come a time that you wish to expand your business by acquiring or merging with another business. We can help you determine how best to structure the transaction, be it a merger, a stock acquisition or an asset purchase.
Over the years our attorneys have advised all types of clients with respect to the acquisition of other businesses, including manufacturers and fabricators; retail sales and service businesses including automobile dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, hardware stores, dry cleaners, and restaurants and bar businesses; internet sales companies and software companies; leasing companies; real estate development management companies; and professional businesses such as physicians.
Every deal is unique and brings its own set of circumstances and risks. Along with your accountant we can help you negotiate and structure the best financial deal. We recognize that on the one hand you want to buy the business, and on the other you want to avoid as much risk as possible. One of our jobs is to advise you of the risks associated with the specific transaction and to the extent possible avoid or limit those risks.
Business acquisitions often involve the purchase of land and buildings or the assumption of a long term lease; we have extensive experience with such commercial real estate transactions. In some cases you may not be able to obtain conventional business financing for all of the purchase price, but there are options.
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Our knowledge of the law as well as the breadth of experience makes Williams, Welser, Kratcoski & Can, L.L.C. uniquely qualified to provide you with sound advice and to get you through the process of acquiring another business in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Contact us in Kent, Ohio, and arrange to meet our business lawyers. We are confident we can demonstrate further the value that we bring to the table with respect to business acquisitions.
