The Client Asks: Is This Acquisition Permitted?

Review this practice note providing a step-by-step guide to determine whether a borrower or other loan party may make an acquisition under an existing credit agreement—whether an acquisition of equity interests, a new subsidiary, a business unit, or a hard asset. This practice note shows you how to conduct the analysis, highlighting what documents to review and what provisions to focus on.

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