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SEC Adopts Final Amendments for M&A Financial Statement Disclosure

Cooley M&A

Yesterday, once again without an open meeting, the SEC voted (with a dissent from Commissioner Allison Lee) to adopt amendments to the requirements for financial statements relating to acquisitions and dispositions of businesses. Read full article. The final amendments will become effective on January 1, 2021. Contributors.

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Anatomy of a Stock Purchase Agreement

The M&A Lawyer

You’ll notice some discrepancies between my references to Articles of the SPA and the Articles of the AT&T / Deutsche Telekom agreement. Article 1: Definitions. Article 1 of most SPAs provides an alphabetical list of definitions of important (usually capitalized) terms used throughout the agreement. inventories.

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Close Out the Year With Recast Financial Statements

PCE

For many of us, the end of the year is a time for reflection—and for most businesses, it is a critical juncture. Owners look back on the previous year and forward to the year ahead, with an eye toward making necessary tweaks and building on past success.

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Financial Modeling and Analysis in Mergers and Acquisitions with Paul Barnhurst

How2Exit

Paul also shares insights on how to evaluate the financial health of a business during the due diligence process and highlights the value of accurate and transparent financial statements. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn Regularly reviewing financial statements is crucial for business success and decision-making.

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Anatomy of an Asset Purchase Agreement

The M&A Lawyer

You’ll notice some discrepancies between my references to Articles of the APA and the Articles of the MSC / Barnes Group agreement. Article 1: Definitions. Article 1 of most APAs provides an alphabetical list of definitions of important (usually capitalized) terms used throughout the agreement. financial statements.

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The All-Important Forecast: Six Reasons to Prepare Financial Statement Projections

PCE

As a busy business owner or financial executive, you may be tempted to trim nonessential tasks from your to-do list by asking a crucial question about each undertaking: What’s in it for me or my company? That’s a good place to start when considering whether your company should compile periodic business forecasts.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Depending on your group , you’ll spend time on tasks such as creating 5-year plans, conducting variance analysis, making sure transactions are properly recorded, reconciling the historical financial statements, and managing the company’s cash, cash flow, and borrowing needs. What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?