Unpleasant surprises: Buying a company can bring challenges

Monday, May 20, 2019

NEW YORK -- When Matt Barber and Joel Doub bought a fishing rod manufacturer two years ago, the plan was for previous owner Tom Morgan to stay with the business for five years to mentor them. But six months after the deal closed, Morgan died unexpectedly.

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