Merger Agreements Explained (with 5 examples)

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MergerA merger agreement is a document that defines and solidifies the joining together of two companies to become once. Although related, mergers are usually distinct from acquisitions wherein one company buys another company.

Key details covered in merger agreements include the plan of the merger, the closing/transaction date, cooperation after closing, organization and corporate power, due authorization, financial statements and liabilities.

RealDealDocs enables clients to read the merger agreements from a variety of industries and study their respective structures.

 

Here are five merger agreements currently available on RealDealDocs.com:

 

1) AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION

DS HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC.

DS HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC

DS HEALTHCARE, INC

W/R Group, Inc

WR GROUP IC-DISC, INC

WRG ACQUISITION CORP

 

2) Agreement and Plan of Merger

HOMESTREET, INC.

HomeStreet, HomeStreet Bank

HOMESTREET, INC

Orange County Business Bank

 

3) Merger Agreement

FREEDOM LEAF INC.

Arkadia International, Inc

Freedom Leaf, Inc

 

4) Agreement of Plan and Merger

TECO ENERGY INC

EMERA INC

Emera US Inc

TECO ENERGY, INC

 

5) Agreement of Plan and Merger

STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS, INC

BRE DIAMOND HOTEL ACQUISITION LLC

BRE DIAMOND HOTEL HOLDINGS LLC

BRE Diamond Hotel LLC

Maryland General Corporation

Operating Partnership

Strategic Hotel Funding, LLC

 

An exhaustive list of Merger Agreements can be found here.