Mergers & Acquisitions

The tone for M&A activity in 2021 was set by 2020’s theme: acceleration driven by necessity and opportunity. Industries forced to pivot rapidly, coupled with favorable market conditions and access to affordable capital, set the stage for strong M&A activity in 2021. To understand how business owners can position themselves…

KO client Fastback Networks, a Boulder-based provider of innovative technology for mobile infrastructure, has been acquired by COMSovereign Holding Corp, a developer of 4G LTE advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions. KO Partner John Gaddis, attorneys Melissa Mellen and Elizabeth Ho and administrative assistant Annie Klauck supported the Fastback team…

KO Client June Life, Inc., a smart appliance and technology company that created the June Oven and JuneOS, has been acquired by Weber. Weber has acquired 100 percent of June, including its proprietary software, technology, intellectual property, and the June Oven line of products and accessories. Financial terms of the…

KO client Stage – a specialized growth venture fund — recently announced the acquisition of ThirdChannel, a SaaS business which enables consumer brands to manage in-store customer experience. KO partner John Gaddis and attorney Ian Kuliasha represented Stage in the acquisition. Stage invests in technology enabled and consumer products businesses in…

Koenig, Oelsner, Taylor, Schoenfeld & Gaddis PC (KO Law Firm) has expanded its corporate practice with the addition of attorney Michael Wysolmerski. Michael brings corporate expertise from an international law firm to KO’s team, which has grown more than 30 percent in the last two years. Michael’s practice focuses on…

Ernst & Young announced last month the acquisition of KO client Zilker Technology to help elevate the firm’s global e‑commerce, digital and cloud capabilities.  Zilker is a digital consultancy and systems integrator focused on creating lasting and valuable customer experiences, with deep sector experience in consumer products, health care, financial…

KO client Enbala, a leading distributed energy resources technology company, was recently acquired by industry leader Generac. Enbala’s distributed energy optimization and control software ensures the operational stability of power grids worldwide. This sale will enhance Generac’s role in Smart Grid 2.0 technologies and enable opportunity for Generac as a…

Today, many have the misperception that M&A deals aren’t getting done because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, or that the only deals closing are distressed deals that are unfavorable to the seller. But there’s more to the story. While we have seen a shift from a seller-favorable market to a…