Private Business Law

Mergers can take many forms and may be subject to many requirements, depending on state regulations and how the target company is structured. Although a merger involves a combination of two or more entities, they are rarely equal participants. A merger is really an acquisition financed by common stock.

Additional resources on mergers:

Organizational and Operational Issues

Determining Fair Value

Letter of Intent

Definitive Agreement

I need to keep negotiations secret.

You should never divulge trade secrets or other confidential information without a signed confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. These agreements legally bind the parties involved to keep quiet and not use the information provided to your detriment.