 OverviewAustin advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on a broad range of corporate and securities matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and public and private securities offerings. His experience includes strategic acquisitions and divestitures, buy-side and sell-side private equity transactions, and add-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. Austin counsels clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from deal structuring and negotiation to documentation and closing. His experience spans a variety of industries, including technology, entertainment, wholesale distribution, wealth management, insurance, and consumer goods. Outside of his practice, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, playing music, reading, and traveling. He is also an avid Dallas and Texas A&M sports fan, enjoys golf, and is looking forward to continuing to develop his game. Memberships
- Frisco ISD Independent Study and Mentorship Program (Mentor, 2024-2025)
- SMU Dedman School of Law – M&A Contract Drafting (Guest Instructor, 2020-2021)
- Paul Quinn College (Mentor, 2018-2019)
- Young Life (Volunteer Mentor, 2012-2015)
OverviewAustin advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on a broad range of corporate and securities matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and public and private securities offerings. His experience includes strategic acquisitions and divestitures, buy-side and sell-side private equity transactions, and add-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. Austin counsels clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from deal structuring and negotiation to documentation and closing. His experience spans a variety of industries, including technology, entertainment, wholesale distribution, wealth management, insurance, and consumer goods. Outside of his practice, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, playing music, reading, and traveling. He is also an avid Dallas and Texas A&M sports fan, enjoys golf, and is looking forward to continuing to develop his game. ExperienceSale of Entertainment CompanyRepresented Main Event Entertainment, Inc., a leading operator of family entertainment centers, in its $835 MM sale [more]Represented Main Event Entertainment, Inc., a leading operator of family entertainment centers, in its $835 MM sale to Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded entertainment and dining company. [less]Sale of Information Technology Services CompanyRepresented an information technology services company in its sale to a strategic acquirer through a merger transaction, [more]Represented an information technology services company in its sale to a strategic acquirer through a merger transaction, including structuring a complex pre-closing reorganization through a Texas divisional merger. [less]Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions for Beverage CompanyRepresented a beverage sales, marketing, and distribution company in a series of strategic mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures [more]Represented a beverage sales, marketing, and distribution company in a series of strategic mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures involving multiple business divisions. These transactions required navigating complex deal structures, including varied consideration frameworks and multi-layered operational and brand transfers. [less]Equity Financings for Beverage CompanyRepresented a beverage, marketing, and distribution company in multiple common and preferred stock financing rounds, [more]Represented a beverage, marketing, and distribution company in multiple common and preferred stock financing rounds, including implementing a dual-class voting structure to preserve founder control and a multi-tiered liquidation preference structure. [less]Acquisitions of Wealth Management FirmsRepresented a buyer in two acquisitions of wealth management and financial advisory firms, including structuring the acquisition [more]Represented a buyer in two acquisitions of wealth management and financial advisory firms, including structuring the acquisition of sellers’ personal goodwill and negotiating consideration based on assets under management and revenue metrics. [less]Acquisition of Marketing BusinessRepresented an insurance brokerage in its acquisition of the affinity marketing business division of a global insurance company, [more]Represented an insurance brokerage in its acquisition of the affinity marketing business division of a global insurance company, including structuring a two-year, revenue-based earn-out to bridge valuation differences between the parties. [less]$2 B Merger of Entertainment + Golf CompaniesRepresented Topgolf International, Inc., a global sports and entertainment company known for its technology-driven golf [more]Represented Topgolf International, Inc., a global sports and entertainment company known for its technology-driven golf entertainment venues, in its $2 B merger with Callaway Golf Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of golf equipment and apparel. [less]
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