Please take the opportunity to peruse our bimonthly newsletter, Merger & Acquisition Focus which covers many issues involved in business sales, acquisitions and mergers. You will find each issue full of valuable information about due diligence, business valuation, financing, buy-sell agreements, legal requirements, tax implications, deal structure, human resources and other aspects of these transactions.

Issue:  February/March 2005

• Selling your private business to a public company
• You have liquidity options besides an outright sale
• Finding alternatives to traditional financing collateral

Issue:  Year End 2004

• Board of directors and advisors provide objective advice on M & A's
• Know the risks before making an acquisition
• Beat the odds and make your strategic alliance succeed
• Ask the advisor

Issue:  October/November 2004

• Protect your transaction with a pre-sale audit
• Earn-outs can pave the way to a deal
• Choices for shareholders of privately held companies
• Divestitures can boost company value

Issue:  August/September 2004

• Know your company's market value
• Selling your business to a strategic or financial buyer
• A bankruptcy war story
• Roll-ups can present integration challenges

Issue:  June/July 2004

• Which Factors Help Determine a Deal's Structure
• The Dynamics of Doing a Deal
• Breakup Fees Help Keep A Deal Alive

Issue:  April/May 2004

• It's Never Too Early to Prepare Your Business for Sale
• The Science Behind Selling an IT Company
• Raising Your Company's Sale Price with a Controlled Auction