Francine Way

MAY 18, 2017

The concept can be extended to corporation: equity owners (shareholders) own the company alongside debt holders (banks). Before we move on to the buy-side and sell-side process of M&A next week, I’d like to wrap up this week by discussing the other capital structure component / tool: equity.

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M&A Equities Financial Statement Debt 130

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 13, 2024

I began writing about Nevada Corporate Law more than three decades ago with an article entitled "The Nevada Corporation: Is It A Good Bet?". In the ensuing decades, I have published several more articles, numerous blog posts, and treatises on Nevada corporate law under three different publishers.

Corporation 171

Corporation Business IT 171

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Please note that, at the time of this writing in July 2017, there is a bill passing through the US Congress to strip the tax treatment of corporate debt. The cost of debt = the weighted, post-tax cost of debt. Whether the bill will pass and when are unknown at this time, so it is not incorporated into our calculation.

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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

An open-ended process distracts management, can cause corporate performance to suffer, and opens the possibilities for adverse market conditions. The overall divestiture process looks like: To support the seller’s management team in achieving an acceptable goal, this process is designed to streamline the path to a transaction closing.

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M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

Francine Way

MAY 14, 2017

In the last two blog posts, we walked through capital structure and how it impacts M&A activities and vice versa. We will now go through a series of four blog posts that dive deeper into debt - specifically, the various considerations one ought to take into account when planning to use debt for an acquisition.

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Debt M&A Trading Capital 130

Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

While this method is not usually used by strategic acquirers (corporations) to justify their offers, savvy strategic acquirers do perform the analysis to figure out what a PE competitor in an auction environment would be willing to pay for a target.

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Valuation M&A Debt Book-building 130

Cisco: M&A

MARCH 15, 2024

A Major Step Forward for Global Business Ethics Alignment For most businesses, corporate responsibility has evolved from a peripheral concern to a core consideration. And today, with the Council’s v… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Corporation Business Government 97

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 20, 2024

I always enjoy hearing from readers of this blog. Recently, I wrote: Reading these statutes together, it is relatively clear that Nevada, like Delaware, permits the articles of incorporation to vary the mandate that the directors run the corporation.

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 8, 2024

Last week, I blogged about Vice Chancellor Laster’s opinion in Seavitt v. N-Able, (Del.

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Corporation IT 113

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Still, the success of such deals often hinges on the successful integration of different corporate cultures. Understanding Cultural Differences The first step in overcoming cultural integration challenges is recognizing and understanding the differences between the two corporate cultures.

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Corporation Collaboration Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 65

Deal Lawyers

MARCH 10, 2025

Last week, the Delaware Bar’s Corporation Law Council offered some proposed revisions to SB 21, the controversial proposed amendments to the DGCL that would, among other things, provide a safe harbor for certain transactions involving a corporation and its controlling stockholder.

Corporation 124

Corporation Business IT 124

Deal Lawyers

MAY 9, 2024

This recent SSC/Intralinks blog discusses how natural language processing (NLP), an AI-powered machine learning technology, may be about to transform M&A.

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M&A Corporation 133

Deal Lawyers

APRIL 15, 2024

In a recent blog about UPC, we discussed the language from corporates and dissidents stressing that their proxy card be returned — despite the fact that all sides’ nominees are presented on all cards. This HLS blog […]

Corporation 113

Corporation 113

Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This Debevoise update may be a little different from our usual blog topics, but I worry that the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) — which requires companies to disclose significant sustainability information — is a “sleeper issue” that isn’t getting the attention it deserves.

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Private Equity Equities Corporation IT 124

Midaxo

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the crucial elements that make the execution of Programmatic M&A a triumph when paired with cutting-edge work management cloud solutions. The post Unleashing Corporate Development Success: Programmatic M&A Strategies and Cloud Technology appeared first on Midaxo.

M&A 100

M&A Corporation Mergers and Acquisitions Collaboration 100

Deal Lawyers

JUNE 3, 2024

Here’s something Meredith recently blogged about on Compensation Standards.com: This Morgan Lewis blog walks through the key decision points deal teams need to address when determining how to treat performance-vesting awards in connection with corporate transactions — after nailing down what is permitted under the terms of equity plans, award (..)

M&A 100

M&A Corporation Equities 100

Deal Lawyers

MARCH 6, 2024

In early December, I blogged about the Starbucks proxy contest led by the Strategic Organizing Center.

Corporation 113

Corporation Investors 113

Cisco: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2024

Big corporations are not the only ones that have to worry about cybersecurity. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are routinely targeted to steal passwords, payment information, email content, and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Business Corporation Securities 98

Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every year there is more and more pressure on executives and corporate boards to support sustainability efforts. The… Read more on Cisco Blogs Climate change is one of the most existential challenges our world faces today.

Corporation 98

Corporation 98

H. Friedman Search

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog is going to explore the exit strategy that is appropriate as we round the end of 2023. Take the interview, and go through the process, which now will consist of numerous interviews and hopefully one or more trips back to corporate headquarters for you to finish your due diligence. Harlan publishes a blog every Thursday here.

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Bulge Bracket Recruitment Finance Finance 246

Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 14, 2023

On TheCorporateCounsel.net, I recently blogged about the 2023 amendments to the DGCL. Key changes include: – Simplifying the process for ratifying defective corporate acts – Eliminating the need for stockholder approval for forward stock splits […]

M&A 100

M&A Corporation Stock 100

H. Friedman Search

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, if the next step involves a trip to the corporate headquarters, I check with the candidates whether they are ready for it. Harlan publishes a blog every Thursday here. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here , which is a compilation of our weekly blogs, so you never miss one. He can also be reached on LinkedIn.

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Recruitment Finance Finance Management 246

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

However, successfully integrating corporate cultures after a merger remains a complex challenge. This blog post will explore practical strategies for integrating corporate cultures post-merger, ensuring a smooth transition, and setting the stage for long-term success.

Corporation 59

Corporation Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions Collaboration 59

Equiteq

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While this is pushing ESG up the agenda in corporate boardrooms, many firms struggle to navigate the complexities of the “social” pillar and the transformation it requires in their organizations. The Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) market continues to grow, driven by the pressure of regulatory change and increasing climate spending.

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Consulting Government Corporation IT 52

Cisco: M&A

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?

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IT Corporation 111

Law Essentials

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Blog is written by S Nazeemunnisa, a Fifth year Student of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University.

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Government Corporation 52

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

In our latest blog installment, we define and discuss the evolution of microlending. As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising clients that seek growth capital.

Capital Raising 52

Capital Raising Capital Funds Business 52

Cisco: M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This is the second blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation climate grantees working in the Amazon and South America region. You can read our first blog, about how Cisco Foundation… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Portfolio Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

JULY 28, 2023

This blog is part of our People Behind Purpose at Cisco series that focuses on employees driving Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. Each blog highlights a different Cisco employee w… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Corporation 98

Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This blog features Cisco’s partnership with F… Read more on Cisco Blogs The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Food 98

Food Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This blog features Cisco’s partnership with Read more on Cisco Blogs The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Corporation 98

Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This blog features Cisco’s par… Read more on Cisco Blogs The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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Profitability Investment Economics Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog features Cisco’s par… Read more on Cisco Blogs The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Profitability 98

Profitability Corporation Investment 98

Cisco: M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

This blog f… Read more on Cisco Blogs The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series is a new series highlighting various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Education 98

Education Profitability Corporation Investment 98

Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 18, 2023

This blog was written by Andre Heller, Program Director of Signpost. Signpost, is an International Rescue Committee (IRC) -led consortium project that creates digital information hubs to equip and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Collaboration Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

APRIL 11, 2024

This is the third blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation partner organizations working in the Amazon and South America region. You can read the other two, and more Climate Impact & … Read more on Cisco Blogs

Finance 98

Finance Finance Portfolio Corporation 98

Cisco: M&A

MARCH 25, 2024

Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?

IT 98

IT Corporation 98