This is the first in a series of online events co-presented by Lerch, Early & Brewer and the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation.
Economic turmoil, recovery programs, and a changing environment are combining to create many new opportunities to buy and sell businesses.
If you are a business owner looking to sell, or an entrepreneur looking for a new business platform, you will want to hear and participate in this program by two business attorneys who routinely handle transactions ranging from small to large, from under $1 million to many tens of millions.
They will discuss:
Valuing the Business
The Selling Process:
Using Brokers – and Key Items to Negotiate
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Tax Considerations
Letters of Intent
The Final Deal Documents
The Buying Process:
Finding the Business
Structuring the Deal
Due Diligence and Managing Risk
Alternatives for Financing: Banks, SBA and Seller Financing
Join Lerch Early corporate attorneys Ray Sherbill and David Kay at noon on Friday, September 25 for this informative and useful program.
Speakers
Ray Sherbill counsels businesses of all sizes in a variety of transactional, financial, employment and tax-related matters, as well as the handling and resolution of complex disputes. His clients include manufacturers, government contractors, distributors, construction firms, service providers, and a number of international businesses, as well as individual business owners and entrepreneurs.
David Kay regularly represents and counsels clients purchasing and selling business, advising on the preparation and structure of transactions, managing the due diligence process, and negotiating and closing asset and equity transactions. In addition to transactions, David also regularly serves in an outside general counsel role, advising on a wide variety of business matters, including entity selection and formation, corporate governance, preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.
About This Event Series
The goal of these events is to focus on a topic relevant to emerging and small businesses emphasizing the legal requirements of doing business in Prince George's County and in Maryland. Each workshop will feature a Lerch Early attorney and provide the opportunity for interaction/Q&A.
