Acquisition metrics and transaction communications

By Mr. Diwakar Rao & Ms. Pat Belotti & Mr. Pat Tucker

This in-depth review at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, considered the key considerations in communicating the value of a transaction to the Board, equity and debt capital markets as well as employees, customers, vendors, regulators, and local communities.

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Navigating regulatory hurdles: Trade and tariffs

By Ms. Leigh Avsec & Ms. Jennafer Watson & Mr. Nabeel Yousef

The participants at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was help live online, discussed a range of deal-related trade and tariff risks and considered methods for addressing these variables through merger agreement drafting and negotiations.

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Carveout transactions

By Mr. Todd Manning & Mr. Brad Marzullo & Ms. Yvonne Gyimah

This session at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, looked at the strategic and operational considerations associated with spin-off transactions including specific guidance on the disposal process including shareholder engagement, taxation, and ongoing commercial agreements.

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Ask the M&A Leadership Council

By Mr. Sergio Letelier & Eileen Kamerick & Mr. Arslan El Guindy & Mr. Michael T. Wolf & Ms. Nichelle Maynard-Elliott & Mr. James Harris & Mr. Ken Bond

This interactive session at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, provided an opportunity for conference participants to ask select members of the prestigious M&A Leadership Council questions on a range of deal-related topics.

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Negotiating risk allocation: Insurance and other mechanisms for downside protection

By Mr. Hans Grong & Mr. Jay Rittberg & Mr. Aly El Hamamsy & Mr. William Monat

This session at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, looked at the increasing use of transaction insurance and also considered Covid-19 related risks and how dealmakers distinguish between insurable risks and issues that should be addressed through other mechanisms in the purchase agreement.

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