The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Drafting a Proxy or Information Statement After Signing

You just spent the last several weeks reviewing due diligence and drafting and negotiating the related acquisition agreement. Now, it's time to focus on the disclosures and information that stockholders will rely on when voting whether to approve the deal. Whether the target is public or private, communications to stockholders must be carefully crafted and sufficiently detailed to avoid creating opportunities for stockholder litigation or SEC enforcement actions. Brush up on securities laws considerations in M&A deals before unwrapping the next phase of the acquisition.

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