Tag: stock purchase

When structuring a merger or acquisition transaction, one of the most critical decisions buyers and sellers face is whether to structure the deal as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. This fundamental choice affects everything from tax consequences and liability exposure to regulatory approvals and closing mechanics.  Both transaction structures can achieve the same ultimate goal of transferring business ownership, but they accomplish this through fundamentally different legal mechanisms. The choice between asset purchase and stock purchase significantly impacts the parties’ legal, tax, and operational outcomes, making careful consideration […]