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The Asset Purchase Trap That Cost a Seller 37 Million
In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna dissect a classic but costly M&A pitfall: the asset purchase structure. Through the story of a founder who sold his business for $120 million but walked away with $83 million after taxes and liabilities, they explore how the choice between asset and stock sale can reshape a deal's economics. They cover the tax implications, the assumption of liabilities, and the negotiation leverage each structure gives buyers and sellers. Lucas explains why asset deals are often a red flag for sellers, how to push back with a stock sale or price…
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