Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Articles
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Many corporations that deal with M&A transactions are looking for new solutions that create both process and cost efficiencies. -
When a merger or acquisition has been proposed, corporate counsel should analyze the deal for its antitrust implications. This should be done without delay because of the need to pre-notify the federal government of certain mergers. -
A recent survey showed that between two and five emerging technology companies (TechCos) are acquired for every one that does an initial public offering (IPO). Acquisitions can provide strategic, operating and financial benefits to both TechCo and the company acquiring it (LargeCo). A strategic acquisition can provide TechCo's shareholders with earlier liquidity than an IPO, with less risk and dilution. -
In this era in which our economy is dominated by large business concerns having the ability to realize profits. -
I am by training a mergers and acquisition (M & A) lawyer. I love what I do. I enjoy the clients I work with and . -
This article reviews the SEC's Plain English Rule. -
In the last few years, owners of closely-held businesses in many industries have been courted by a rollup team that. -
Merger mania is back - in the U.S., in Europe, and in Canada. -
Marriage, a.k.a. outsourcing, is significantly different from a one-night stand, says Richard Austin, chief legal counsel of EDS Canada Inc. Obvious? There are a few Bay Street lawyers who disagree. -
Overheard at a partners' meeting: "Our profits are flat. Everybody knows that larger firms are more profitable, so let's get bigger fast. I'm good friends with the managing partner of Jones & Jones. Let's merge with them."