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Delaware Court Of Chancery Declines To Dismiss Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Nondirector Officer, Holding That Officers Owe A Caremark Duty Of Oversight

Shearman & Sterling

On January 25, 2023, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss a derivative suit brought by stockholders asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims against a former officer of McDonald's Corporation (the "Company"). In Re McDonald's Corp. Stockholder Derivative Litig., Case No. 2021-0324-JTL (Del.

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Top Tips for Negotiating the Sale of a Manufacturing Business

Sun Acquisitions

Negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business can be highly stressful, but it is possible to get through it with minimal stress when armed with the right tips and strategies. To help ensure a better outcome for all parties involved, here are some top tips for negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business. Be Prepared Before entering into negotiations, make sure you’re prepared.

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Why Thinking Like a Buyer is Critical When Selling Your Software Company

Software Equity Group

Many software entrepreneurs question the value of hiring an M&A advisor. As ambitious and challenge-oriented people, they feel capable of running a process themselves. They may think pitching their business to potential customers on a regular basis gives them the experience needed to win over buyers in an M&A process. However, this is typically not the case, as selling an entire software company is vastly different than selling a product or service to customers.

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2023 Update: U.S. Antitrust Sets Sail into Uncharted Seas

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “ Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2023 ”. Last year we noted that U.S. antitrust enforcement was in a period of nearly unprecedented public attention and policy debate, and also that the Biden Administration seemed likely to launch significant new policy initiatives as the year progressed.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Preparing for Due Diligence in a Business Sale

IBG

For many sellers, withstanding the challenges of the due diligence phase depends on keeping their emotions in check and anticipating the buyer’s requests for information. If you have been through a business purchase or sale, you have likely experienced the unique tension and strife common to that phase of the deal known as “due diligence.” For first-time sellers who have just received a signed letter of intent, due diligence may seem like an interminable period during which the buyer mutates fro

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8 Ways Deal-Driven Teams Benefit From a Relationship Intelligence Platform

4Degrees

For deal-driven teams (venture capital, private equity, financial services, real estate, etc.), it’s all about who you know. And keeping track of your network is crucial for success. Unfortunately, traditional relationship management systems have not been designed with dealmakers in mind.

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Recent EU Tax Developments

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “ Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2023 ”. With the various global crises, budget spending to address inflation and post-COVID-19 pandemic effects continuing to weigh on fiscal budgets globally, governments will at some point soon need to recoup lost revenue.

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Education, Learning and Training Technology (EdTech) M&A Update Q4 2022 and 2023 Outlook

Solganick & Co.

January 30, 2023 – Solganick & Co. has issued its latest M&A Update report for the Education, Learning and Training Technology (EdTech) sector, summarizing Q4 2022 and 2023 outlook. Mergers and acquisitions in the EdTech industry have been on the rise since 2020 yet cooled off in 2022. A few notable mergers and acquisitions include BrightChamps acquiring Education10x, CollegeDekho acquiring Getmyuni and IELTSMaterial, and GoStudent acquiring UK-based Seneca Learning and Spanish.

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John Sinkus

M&A Leadership Council

John Sinkus Senior Advisor, M&A Leadership Council John S. Sinkus leverages his more than 30 years of business systems integration, enterprise architecture, business analytics, business and project thought leadership and CIO experience to successfully advise clients regarding their M&A business and technology strategies, designs and transactional integrations.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Declines To Dismiss Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Nondirector Officer, Holding That Officers Owe A Caremark Duty Of Oversight

Shearman & Sterling

On January 25, 2023, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss a derivative suit brought by stockholders asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims against a former officer of McDonald's Corporation (the "Company"). In Re McDonald's Corp. Stockholder Derivative Litig., Case No. 2021-0324-JTL (Del.

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Will inflation stall at a high level or decline much further?

Barkclays

Is the US economy on-track for inflation to fall back in line with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target by the end of 2023? Our research analysts share their views on inflation in the latest episode of The Flip Side. Is the US economy on-track for inflation to fall back in line with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target by the end of 2023? Our research analysts share their views on inflation in the latest episode of The Flip Side.

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Managing Director Andrew Bright interviewed by Verve Ventures

Woodside Capital Partners

Palo Alto – February 1, 2023 – Woodside Capital Partners Managing Director Andrew Bright is interviewed by Verve Ventures in their article titled STARTUPS STILL GET SOLD IN. The post Managing Director Andrew Bright interviewed by Verve Ventures appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.