Synopsys: M&A

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Software due diligence is essential in private equity buyouts. Learn about software security risks and proactive approaches to managing them. The post Software risks in private equity buyouts appeared first on Software Integrity Blog.

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Transactional Delights

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Disclaimers: [link] Here are a few notes and connections on the investor and public company landscape, including some thoughts on stakeholder activism and the “S” in ESG: On November 13, Elliott and DUK announced a cooperation agreement for the appointment of two directors to DUK’s Board, in addition to one director to be named by March 31, 2022 that is mutually agreeable to DUK and Elliott.

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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

On October 29, 2021, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duties brought by stockholders of BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (the "Company"). Drachman v. BioDelivery Scis. Int'l, Inc., C.A. No. 2019-0728-LWW (Del. Ch. Aug. 25, 2021). Plaintiffs alleged that the board improperly adopted two amendments to the Company's certificate of incorporation.

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Mergerware

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Even the greatest companies can fail M&A deals. It is an industry-accepted truth that a majority of companies fail to meet their targets and deal objectives. Simply because businesses struggle to navigate the many hurdles which can arise during an M&A. Listed below are the top five challenges that deserve special attention. Technology Gaps A company’s […].

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PCO M&A Specialists

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cooley and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business met for a two-day hybrid conference, featuring panel discussions, workshops and interviews on cutting-edge topics in corporate governance, M&A and business law. The Berkeley Forum was hosted live in San Francisco, in accordance with local safety regulations and vaccine mandates, and was also available for participants to join virtually via Zoom Events.

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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

On October 29, 2021, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duties brought by stockholders of BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (the "Company"). Drachman v. BioDelivery Scis. Int'l, Inc., C.A. No. 2019-0728-LWW (Del. Ch. Aug. 25, 2021). Plaintiffs alleged that the board improperly adopted two amendments to the Company's certificate of incorporation.

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