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M & A Disputes
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Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

About the Authors xvii

PART ONE The M&A Dispute Framework 1

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to M&A Disputes 3

CHAPTER 2 The Post-Closing Adjustment and Dispute Process 14

CHAPTER 3 Post-Closing Net Working Capital Adjustments 26

PART TWO Core Concepts and Issues 41

CHAPTER 4 The Nature of GAAP 43

CHAPTER 5 Past Practices in Accordance with GAAP 54

CHAPTER 6 Target Net Working Capital 81

CHAPTER 7 Transaction-Specific Adjustments 92

CHAPTER 8 Audited Financial Statements and Auditing Concepts 106

CHAPTER 9 Subsequent Events, New Positions, and New Information 117

PART THREE The Accounting Arbitration 133

CHAPTER 10 Mitigation of Post-Closing Purchase Price Disputes 135

CHAPTER 11 Selection and Retention of an Accounting Arbitrator 148

CHAPTER 12 The Parties’ Initial Submissions 158

CHAPTER 13 Further Submissions, Proceedings, and Considerations 175

CHAPTER 14 The Arbitration Award 188

PART FOUR The Disputed Items 203

CHAPTER 15 Overview of Disputed Items 205

CHAPTER 16 Inventory 221

CHAPTER 17 Accounts Receivable 247

CHAPTER 18 Contingent Liabilities 267

CHAPTER 19 Revenue Recognition and Expense Accruals 278

PART FIVE Other Topics 289

CHAPTER 20 Governing Agreements and Contractual Choices 291

CHAPTER 21 Interaction with Indemnification Provisions 306

CHAPTER 22 Other Mechanisms, Earn-Outs, and Locked Boxes 317

CHAPTER 23 International Considerations 337

Index 347

About the Author

VINCENT BIEMANS and JERRY HANSEN are managing directors of Berkeley Research Group. They assist U.S. and European clients with their M&A disputes. They serve as accounting arbitrators retained jointly by buyers and sellers. They also advise individual parties, whether buyer or seller, during the post-closing negotiation and dispute phases. Their experience spans a wide range of transactions, industries, and deal and dispute sizes.

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