Mergers & Acquisitions

There has been a trend over the past 25 years of US companies pursuing a strategy of diversification through acquisition. The wisdom behind this process is the mitigation of economic risks from heavy investment in limited sectors or markets. The hope with...

When two companies come together, they usually become much stronger financially. There can be numerous complications involved, however. Organizations might have different values or processes. These discrepancies can lead to adverse outcomes if manage does not handle...

One of the reasons Florida entrepreneurs merge with or acquire another business is to gain access to a lucrative inventory. Even if gaining ownership of inventory is not your prime goal, checking out the inventory of the business you want to buy is important....

There are a handful of companies that the government hires to work with borrowers of student loans across the United States, including in Florida. These companies provide loan forgiveness programs and affordable payment options for people struggling to meet their...

There are many different ways in which your Florida company can join together with another business to create an entirely new organization. According to The Street, the potential benefits of a merger include further market penetration, sales growth and...

Many entrepreneurs in Broward County look at the purchase of franchises as a relatively safe bet. As the logic goes, buying an established brand cuts out a lot of the legwork associated with purchasing an unproven entity. That doesn’t mean that franchises are...

According to the Corporate Finance Institute, a hostile acquisition, which is more commonly known as a hostile takeover, is the acquisition of one company—the target company—by another by going through the company's shareholders. The acquirer is able to...

Floridian business owners like you may come to a point in which your business may join together with another. But is this joint venture a merger, or is it an acquisition? What are the differences between the two?Wall Street Mojo takes a look at...

Many business people in Florida may decide to acquire another company to help boost their own business. This decision usually should not be made lightly and it is important for people to consider a few key factors as they evaluate their options.There are many reasons...

When one company buys another company in Florida, it sometimes is hostile. These are the mergers we so often hear about because they often involve litigation and drama that piques people's interest. However, many times when two companies become one, it is an amicable...