When an M&A transaction is underway many buyers and sellers are concerned with the terms of the deal including consideration, valuation, and any representations & warranties. While all the above are important, parties to a transaction should not forget about regulatory filings. Avoiding or forgetting...
Traditionally, two methods have been used in order to raise capital to fund a new venture – issuing debt or issuing equity, via private institutions or an initial public offering. Becoming increasingly popular in the tech industry, is a method of raising capital without giving...
When outsiders attempt to induce a takeover via Tender Offer (TO) of a public company, there are a number of protections available to avoid the foreseen "hostility." Unfortunately, some of the takeover defenses require contracts and statues implemented long before a unsolicited acquirer starts buying-up...
The largest technology companies in the world are throwing their capital at automation and artificial intelligence. Even the hamburger flipper is becoming fearful of losing his job. Investment bankers are certainly no exception. Finance professionals are getting more accustomed to working with machines and computers....
Late Tuesday, the House passed HR 5405, Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, by a roll call vote of 320-102. HR 5405 includes provisions to improve the ability of emerging growth companies to access capital through our nation's publicly-traded markets; facilitate and streamline...