Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in They Got Acquired Discussing Acqui-Hires

Foley & Lardner LLP Partner Louis Lehot was quoted in a They Got Acquired article titled, “Acqui-hire opportunity? You’ll want to retain your team. Here’s how to convince them.” The article discusses acqui-hires amid the tight hiring market for the tech industry. Lehot discussed whether sellers should tell their team ahead of time, commenting, “Don’t tell them […]
As the Market Moves Underneath Our Feet, Where Are Financing Terms Going?
There has been a great deal of change over the past year and a great deal of turmoil that is having a significant economic impact. We are seeing the implications everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store to Wall Street. Therefore, it’s not surprising that all of this is impacting startup valuations and […]
Rising Interest Rates Could Mean Even More M&A Deals Structured with Cash and Equity
What to Consider When Structuring a Cash and Equity Transaction We have enjoyed low interest rates for years, leading to an increase in all-cash acquisitions. As valuations soared in 2021, we saw private equity firms seeking to mitigate risk by requiring sellers to roll a higher percentage of equity than ever before, sometimes at 50% […]