Attorneys at Gregory Beam & Associates,
Inc. have extensive experience in the purchase and sale of businesses, both large and small. Our experience includes
transactions as large as the merger of Zale Jewelers with Peoples Jewelers, and as small as the acquisition of
a local car wash.
Having reviewed and participated
in the sales of hundreds of businesses, our attorneys can provide detailed advice to growing businesses as to how
best to structure and prepare your business for subsequent sale at the highest possible value. We believe that
every business person should carefully consider exit strategies as part of their overall business plan. Consequently,
we understand how businesses are valued and what appeals to prospective buyers. We work extensively with investment
bankers, business brokerages and appraisal firms to maximize your company's value.
Issues are often raised in acquisitions as to the best method for sale. Our attorneys understand and have prepared
both stock and asset transactions. Both have distinct advantages and disadvantages and care should be taken in
the structure of transactions to maximize advantages.
Our experience in the mergers and acquisitions field includes:
• Asset and Stock Purchase transactions;
• Leveraged buyouts;
• Supermajority voting provisions and poison pills;
• Shareholder agreements and other specific bylaw and articles of incorporation provisions;
• Proxy contests, hostile and otherwise; and
• Friendly and hostile tender offers.
Gregory
Beam 
