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Does a Different MAE Analysis Apply to a “Financial” Buyer?

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Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Bulletin

“Financial” buyers are amongst the most active participants in M&A.

Alleged material adverse effects (“MAEs”) are amongst the most complex disputes in M&A.

So what happens when a private equity buyer meets an MAE in M&A?

Some may be surprised by what Delaware and Canadian courts have said.

In our article, Does a Different MAE Analysis Apply to a “Financial” Buyer? (PDF, 181KB), in The M&A Lawyer we explore this open question for the benefit of dealmakers on both sides of the border.

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Authors

  • Grant E. McGlaughlin, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4382, [email protected]
  • Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5277, [email protected]
  • Gesta A. Abols, Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice, Toronto, ON, +1 416 943 8978, [email protected]
  • Paul Blyschak, Counsel | Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 9465, [email protected]
Grant McGlaughlin Toronto Lawyer Grant E. McGlaughlin Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4382
Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity Caitlin Rose Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity Montréal, QC +1 514 397 5277
Gesta Abols Toronto Lawyer Gesta A. Abols Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice Toronto, ON +1 416 943 8978
Paul Blyschak, Counsel | Corporate/Commercial Paul Blyschak Counsel | Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 9465