Post-Merger and Acquisition Disputes Toronto

An issue that can often arise post-merger and acquisition is disputes between the buyers and the sellers related to the purchase price adjustment following the closing of the deal to account for the target’s changes in net debt and working capital, contingent payments/earn-outs, and breach of representations. We can assist either party individually to develop their stance or serve both sides as neutral accounting experts. We conduct the following work when assisting in post-merger and acquisition disputes:

• Review allegations made by the sellers and purchasers.
• Review share purchase agreement
• Obtain and assess relevant information and documentation related to the allegations made by each party
• Determine whether the issues raised by each party is an accounting issue or a legal matter
• Investigate all accounting related issues in line with the historical practice of the entity and the agreed upon conditions in the share purchase agreement
• Quantify post-merger and acquisition earn-outs in line with the share purchase agreement
• Prepare a forensic accounting report detailing our findings