Asset Sales
Learn about an alternative acquisition structure in which the buyer acquires specific assets and liabilities of the target company.
Transcript
As we discussed in another lesson, acquisitions can be structured as either the purchase of equity or the purchase of assets. We’ve already discussed equity sales. Now, let’s talk about asset sales.
I. Asset Sale Structure
An asset sale is a transaction structure in which the target company sells certain assets or divisions to an acquiring company rather than transferring full ownership of its business.
Imagine that TechNova, a technology company, had multiple divisions, including a...
