Acquiring a company or business goes beyond negotiating the price. How the transaction is structured, what legal due diligence uncovers, how those findings are addressed in the transaction documents, and what happens after completion all shape the outcome.
Below are practical notes on the legal issues that may arise when acquiring a company or business in Malaysia, some of which are based on issues I have encountered in practice.
The M&A Process
Key milestones for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Before the Acquisition
M&A: Start by asking for the reason
M&A: Should you do assets deal or shares deal?
Selling or buying a business – Use a term sheet
Due Diligence
Why legal due diligence is essential in acquisitions
What are buyers looking for during legal due diligence when acquiring companies?
Five key steps for legal due diligence
SPA & Negotiation
M&A: What you need to consider for sale and purchase agreement
What to consider when negotiating sale and purchase of business
Frequently negotiated clauses in SPA
Completion & Post-Completion
Post-completion integration in M&A: Key considerations