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Strategic Corporate Development in M&A: Driving Innovation and Growth Opportunities

Devensoft

Corporate development through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an increasingly popular strategy for companies seeking to drive innovation and growth opportunities. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play.

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Delaware Chancery Court Highlights Tension Between Freedom of Contract and Corporate Fiduciary Duties

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

In a recent decision, the Delaware Court of Chancery grappled with the question whether—and to what extent—claims for breach of fiduciary duty can be waived ex ante in a corporate shareholder agreement. Specifically, in New Enterprise Associates 14 LP v. in the case of fraud). [3] This view is not entirely accurate.

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Delaware Supreme Court Overrules Gentile Carve-out, Holding An Improper Transfer Of Economic Value And Voting Power To A Controlling Stockholder Through An Equity Overpayment Is A Derivative Claim

Shearman & Sterling

As we discussed in our prior post, plaintiffs alleged that a private placement of stock to the Company's controlling stockholder at a price that undervalued the shares diluted the financial and voting interest of the minority stockholders. Rossette, 906 A.2d 2d 91 (Del.

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Derivative Claim Against Shell’s Board by Climate-Change Activist Shareholder is Refused Permission to Proceed

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

Background Since its establishment in 2007, London-based NGO ClientEarth has been an active environmental litigant, with 170 lawsuits pending against governments and large corporates, and initiatives spanning more than 50 countries. 172 of CA 2006); and the duty to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence (s.174 174 of CA 2006).

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Delaware Supreme Court Overrules Gentile Carve-out, Holding An Improper Transfer Of Economic Value And Voting Power To A Controlling Stockholder Through An Equity Overpayment Is A Derivative Claim

Shearman & Sterling

As we discussed in our prior post, plaintiffs alleged that a private placement of stock to the Company's controlling stockholder at a price that undervalued the shares diluted the financial and voting interest of the minority stockholders. Rossette, 906 A.2d 2d 91 (Del.

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Unveiling Success: Case Studies of M&A Deals That Made History

Sun Acquisitions

In this exploration, we delve into case studies of M&A deals that succeeded and left an indelible mark on corporate history. Disney’s Acquisition of Pixar (2006): In 2006, Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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The Art of Acquisition: Building a Stronger Business through Strategic Mergers

Sun Acquisitions

In business, mergers and acquisitions are often perceived through the lens of financial transactions and corporate strategy. Take, for example, Disney’s acquisition of Pixar in 2006. However, beneath the surface lies a realm where creativity, intuition, and vision converge to shape the destiny of companies.

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