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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. It requires a strategic approach to ensure that the benefits of M&A are fully realized. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play.

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Keeping Up With M&A Case Law – Spotlight on Recent Delaware Decisions

Cooley M&A

The mergers & acquisitions market may wax and wane, but one thing in M&A is consistent from year to year: The Delaware courts issue opinions that impact M&A dealmaking. And this year is certainly no exception – Delaware courts continue to have plenty to say about M&A. The short answer: no.

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Cooley’s 2022 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

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The Cooley Outlook for 2018 M&A

Cooley M&A

What’s on tap for 2018 M&A? As an example, for California specific requirements, see our prior blog post Non-Competes for California Employees in M&A Deals: Don’t Fudge It. Approval of gross-ups in connection with a transaction typically involves a prior negotiation with the buyer.

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Cooley’s 2019 Tech M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Detailed below are our “notes from the field” for tech M&A in 2019. Tech M&A hit the global regulatory crosshairs in 2019 – creating a deal environment in which regulatory clearance, timing and scope of review quickly become one of the most critical factors in assessing transaction risk.

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Transfer Traps: Considerations for Dual-Class Companies Contemplating M&A Transactions

Cooley M&A

4] However, such exceptions were not universal and, as will be discussed below, the vast majority of dual-class charters adopted before 2016 that contained transfer restrictions did not include M&A voting agreement carve outs. Prominent dual-class companies include Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Snap and Lyft.

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What is a Retainer Fee? (Definition, Examples in Finance)

Peak Frameworks

For instance, consider Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees. Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees. A retainer fee is money paid to ensure that a professional will provide services to you.

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