Love is in the air. Company meets company; they fall in love and do a deal. When the honeymoon is over, overlooked HR liabilities can haunt the buyer. Only one problem: By now, breaking up is hard to do. What can a buyer’s deal team look for in due diligence? And what can a seller do before going on the market? Let’s talk it out.
Nasty Surprises
Buyers like to think they won’t get stuck with the tab for a seller’s past HR sins. So, they often structure deals to keep liability at an arm’s length. But like dating someone with a crazy ex, it doesn’t always work.
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