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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Warranties and indemnities insurance take center stage in M&A transactions in Africa

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In most M&A transactions, after the parties have negotiated the basic commercial terms, they then negotiate the warranties and indemnities (W&I). Generally, buyers want the anticipated value of their purchase without any...more

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Developments in W&I Insurance in Asia

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In recent years, the number of insurers offering M&A insurance (known as warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance) in Asia has doubled. This is ushering in a new era for risk allocation in M&A that is more favorable to buyers...more

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Cross-Border Transactional Risk Insurance

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As buyers seek acquisition opportunities worldwide, they often encounter sellers resistant to accepting meaningful (if any) liabilities for potential pre-closing exposures, causing buyers to look to the insurance market for...more

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M&A transaction terms: Comparing Africa to Europe

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Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe - "Acquirers tend to view European markets as being more seller-friendly than African markets." Although the...more

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Mind the Gap: Strategies for Addressing the Valuation Gap in European M&A Deals During and After COVID-19

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In a climate where there are so many unknown factors challenging valuation methodologies, we explore a number of mechanisms that European dealmakers may consider during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in order to bridge...more

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Corporate Buyers Poised to Reap W&I Insurance Benefits

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Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I) has become a common feature of European transactions in recent years, amid a strong sellers’ market that has enabled vendors to offload risk to buyers. According to the most recent...more

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Private Equity Buyers Poised to Reap W&I Insurance Benefits

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Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I) has become a common feature of European transactions in recent years, amid a strong sellers’ market that has enabled vendors to offload risk to buyers. According to the most recent...more

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