Lindsey Zahn P.C. handles the TTB and state alcohol filings triggered when a beverage company is bought, sold, merged, or restructured. Ownership changes come with notice deadlines, so involving the firm before closing protects the permits and licenses the business depends on.
Ownership structures change as businesses grow, but many owners underestimate how alcohol beverage regulations affect restructurings, mergers and acquisitions. The federal government and most states impose reporting requirements, often with tight deadlines. Some states require approval before a change is recognized, and others require a new license altogether.
Notifying regulators is often the last thing on a company’s mind during a deal, and many pay for it in delays and added cost. Lindsey Zahn P.C. works with manufacturers, importers, and distributors to map federal and state requirements and keep licenses intact through the transaction.
How the Firm Helps
- Identify federal and state filings triggered by a restructuring, merger, or acquisition
- Advise on change in control versus change in proprietorship
- Develop strategies for notifying regulators of ownership changes
- Coordinate with your corporate counsel on regulatory timing
Process and Timeline
- Goals call. You explain the transaction or restructuring, the parties, and the timing.
- Drafting or review. The firm drafts the agreement or marks up the other side’s draft, focusing on regulatory and business risk.
- Negotiation. The firm negotiates the open points with the other side or its counsel.
- Regulatory filings. After signing, the firm handles any TTB and state permit or license amendments the deal requires.
The timeline follows your deal. Permit and license changes often have notice deadlines tied to closing, so bring the firm in before you sign.
Recent Representations
- Lead counsel to a nationwide spirits wholesaler through a full corporate restructuring
- Advised a wine importer on state and federal requirements for an acquisition and ownership changes
- Guided a winery on federal filings for a corporate change, including change in control versus change in proprietorship
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to tell TTB about an ownership change?
Usually yes. Depending on the change, TTB may require an amendment or a new permit, and many states have their own notice or approval requirements.
What is the difference between a change in control and a change in proprietorship?
They are treated differently by TTB and lead to different filings. The firm determines which applies to your transaction.