Tag: m&a

Delaware Earnout Decisions and Lessons for Founders and M&A Professionals

An earnout can help a founder and a buyer bridge a valuation gap by making part of the purchase price contingent on future performance. But agreement on the financial target leaves a harder question unresolved: how will the business be run while that target is being measured? Two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions illustrate […]

Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important tool for businesses in recent years. In fact, a 2023 OnePoll study notes that 64% of U.S. business owners anticipate that AI will improve customer relationships and increase productivity, and 60% expect AI to drive sales growth. Companies are now using AI to automate tasks, analyze data, […]