{"id":18935,"date":"2022-05-31T13:22:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/event\/a-benefits-checklist-for-mergers-acquisitions\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:18:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T22:18:11","slug":"a-benefits-checklist-for-mergers-acquisitions-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/bbrown.com\/ca\/event\/a-benefits-checklist-for-mergers-acquisitions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Benefits Checklist for Mergers &#038; Acquisitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s business environment, companies are frequently bought or sold. These transactions, commonly referred to as \u201cMergers &amp; Acquisitions\u201d (M&amp;As), can be complex and take many forms. There are common elements and unique factors that can affect employee health and welfare benefits plans for each M&amp;A transaction. 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