Executing Smaller Deals and Negotiating Key Legal Provisions

Anthony Krueger, Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP M&A comes in varying sizes. However, there's a common misconception that smaller deals are easier to execute than larger ones. The truth is, that smaller deals come with their own unique set of challenges that could possibly make them even harder to do.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Anthony Krueger, Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP, debunks this myth and discusses how to execute smaller deals and negotiate key legal provisions. You will learn: •The complexities of smaller deals •Executing earnouts •Reps and warranties insurance for smaller deals •Working capital adjustments and its effect on smaller deals ____________________________________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by the  M&A Science Academy. If you're looking to improve your in-house training, we have corporate training plans provided. Give your team members access to the best-in-class courses, templates, and networking opportunities in the industry. It's also a great way to show your support for M&A Science.  If you're interested in learning more about individual or team plans, visit this page. Episode Bookmarks 00:00 Intro 04:36 Smaller deals vs bigger deals 06:35 Complexities of smaller deals 06:52 Other layers of complexities 10:10 Earnouts 18:03 Reps and warranties 24:08 Fundamental vs General Reps and Warranties 25:35 Indemnities 28:40 Disclosure schedules 32:34 Caps and Baskets 35:52 Carve-out 36:44 Working capital adjustments 40:47 Deferred revenue 42:01 Accrued bonuses and vacations 44:12 Advice to those doing small deals 45:12 Craziest thing in M&A