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Mergers

In a merger, two companies agree to move forward together as a single entity and are combined to form one larger entity. The resulting larger entity often changes its name to reflect the combined business, for example, America Online and Time Warner merged in 2000 to form AOL Time Warner. As a result of a merger, the management teams from the two previous companies are combined. The purchase price paid to the shareholders of the target company is typically in the form of (i) stock in the merged entity, (ii) cash, or (iii) a combination of cash and stock. Of course, there are many variations on this basic structure.

Acquisitions

In an acquisition, a larger company usually purchases all or a portion of the business of another company. Thus, the buying company swallows the business of other company and the other company business ceases to exist. In some instances, the larger company purchases and absorbs the assets of the other company. In other situations, the larger company purchases the stock of a smaller company. In an acquisition, the management team of the target company may or may not continue to be involved in the management of the business after it is purchased. Like mergers, there are many variations on this basic structure.

Antitrust

U.S. antitrust laws are designed to prevent a company from becoming so large in its market sector that it might restrain free trade and fair pricing (i.e., becoming a monopoly). To prevent monopolies from forming through mergers or acquisitions, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice review mergers and acquisitions and have the power to block the deal. When the size of the merger or acquisition exceeds a certain dollar threshold, federal laws require the companies make a formal filing with the agencies and a formal review is undertaken. The law requiring these reviews is called the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

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Mark Robert Mohler

325 5th Avenue Suite 103, Indialantic, FL 32903

Bar #9202(FL) License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

Mark Robert Mohler

325 5th Avenue Suite 103, Indialantic, FL 32903

Bar #9202(FL) License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

I have been a lawyer for over 20 years and was previously a partner with one of the largest law firms in the country. We formed our own law firm to provide "big-firm" services without the big firm costs and inefficiencies. I represent companies at every stage of their lifecycle--from formation to exit. I also represent business owners and other individuals in planning thier estates, protecting their assets and realizing their personal goals. I am also a frequent speaker and writer on startups,...

Webb Millsaps

160 W. Camino Real, Ste. 190, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5942

Bar #32414(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Webb Millsaps

160 W. Camino Real, Ste. 190, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5942

Bar #32414(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Webb Millsaps is a Business Lawyer who handles contracts, buy-sell transactions, and litigation for small and middle-market businesses, including healthcare companies and physician practices. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Law by the Florida Bar. Webb earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School and he graduated with Honors from Duke University. He is in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. Prior to founding his own law firm, Webb practiced law at large...

Webb Millsaps

561-900-7238

160 W Camino Real # 190, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5942

Bar #32414(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Webb Millsaps

561-900-7238

160 W Camino Real # 190, Boca Raton, FL 33432-5942

Bar #32414(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Jeffrey Arthur Dowd

813-773-3529

156 W. Robertson St., Brandon, FL 33511-5112

Bar #84931(FL) License for 1996 years Member in Good Standing

Tina El Fadel

561-939-8042

4800 N Federal Hwy Suite 103-B, Boca Raton, FL 334315188

Bar #91039(FL) License for 2011 years Member in Good Standing

Jeffrey Robert Kuhns

941-205-1122 x309

425 Cross Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Bar #96026(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

Jeffrey Robert Kuhns

941-205-1122 x309

425 Cross Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Bar #96026(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

Jeffrey R. Kuhns is an attorney and the founder of Kuhns Law Firm, PLLC, located in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mr. Kuhns practices estate planning, business, real estate and tax law, serving clients throughout the state of Florida. He has experience with business strategy, probate, revocable living trusts, irevocable trusts and wills. Mr. Kuhns has been licensed to practice law since 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. Before attending law school, he was...

Tracey Keith Dewrell

400 Galleria Parkway Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339-5953

License for 1999 years Active Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Insurance | Litigation | Mergers and acquisitions | Real estate

Tracey Keith Dewrell

400 Galleria Parkway Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339-5953

License for 1999 years Active Member in Good Standing

Tracey Dewrell is a partner with Dewrell & Sacks, LLP. Tracey leads the firms commercial transactions and litigation group.

Tracey has personally supervised the closing and funding of over $30 billion in real estate transactions and has personally tried over 190 cases to judgment.

Practice Areas: Insurance | Litigation | Mergers and acquisitions | Real estate

Fernando Perez, III

813-254-8472

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607-5310

Bar #339776(FL) License for 1982 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Immigration | Mergers and acquisitions

Fernando Perez, III

813-254-8472

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607-5310

Bar #339776(FL) License for 1982 years Member in Good Standing

As someone who immigrated to the United States, I know about the needs and struggles of immigrants. Unlike many other immigration lawyers, my office represents clients in all areas of Immigration Law. In addition to being Board Certified by the Florida Bar, as a Business Lawyer and former Prosecutor, I bring a depth of knowldege to cases involving business/investment immigration and to cases involving criminal convictions that many immigration lawyers do not possess. As a result of my...

Practice Areas: Immigration | Mergers and acquisitions

Thomas Gerard Pye

3909 W. Newberry Road Suite C, Gainesville, FL 32607

Bar #348856(FL) License for 1982 years Member in Good Standing

Thomas Gerard Pye

3909 W. Newberry Road Suite C, Gainesville, FL 32607

Bar #348856(FL) License for 1982 years Member in Good Standing

I have practiced law for 31 years. My firm and myself are very well recognized in the community of professionals. In addition, I teach as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida. My class is centered on legal issues. I have been a member of the Florida Bar since 1982. During my years I joined the United States District Court of the Northern District of Florida Bar as a member. Shortly thereafter, I became a board member of the Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar....

Robert Waller Bivins

813-643-4900

1060 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico, FL 33596-6105

Bar #503363(FL) License for 1985 years Member in Good Standing

Jeffrey J. Galvan

951 Yamato Rd, Ste 250, Boca Raton, FL 33431-8502

Bar #609951(FL) License for 2002 years Member in Good Standing

Paul Jason Burkhart

800 Village Square Crossing, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Bar #946621(FL) License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

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