Earn Outs

Simon Walker has contributed to a podcast produced in conjunction with Practical Law Company and Jurisproductions.  The podcast focuses on the deferred consideration mechanism known as the earn out and examines:

• the pros and cons of an earn out for both buyer and seller.
• some of the practical problems associated with earn outs.  For example, what happens if the seller leaves employment with the target business or the buyer sells the target business before the earn out period has expired?
• what safeguards can be put in place to protect the earn out position for both parties.
• practical tips on drafting a successful earn out.

The podcast is free to PLC subscribers and can be downloaded here

The podcasts can be played through PLC's website, or downloaded in mp3 format to listen to at your convenience.  The time you spend listening may be counted towards your annual non-accredited SRA CPD requirement.”

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