How strategic and financial buyers are competing on deal terms

By Mr. Mark Legaspi & Mr. Brett Shawn & Mr. Matthew Gemello

The impact of the economic downturn and COVID-19 were considered during this discussion on specific deal terms during the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago.

Leading dealmakers Mark Legaspi (Intel) and Brett Shawn (Warburg Pincus) were engaged by Matthew Gemello (Orrick) who started the discussion by exploring the important recent change in....

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A conversation with Professor Stephen G. Morrissette on M&A strategy during shaky markets

By William Jefferson Black & Prof. Stephen G. Morrissette

Although it’s difficult to assess the turbulence in today’s M&A environment, dealmakers face some exciting opportunities. 

In this wide-ranging discussion with Stephen G. Morrissette, Ph.D, a Visiting Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, we discussed M&A strategy during shaky markets and the challenges that are unique to periods where deal flow slows.

According to Professor Morrissette, a classic mistake is...

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Maximizing value through M&A tax structures

Maximizing value through M&A tax structures
By Mr. Michael O'Connor & Lee Morlock & Mr. Gene McCluskey & Ms. Michelle Baxter

This session considered tax issues in due diligence, the tax benefits of various M&A structures, and looked at key tax provisions in acquisition agreements. 

The participants Lee Morlock, Esq., Partner at Kirkland & Ellis; Gene McCluskey, Vice President, Tax at CF Industries; and Michelle Baxter, Senior Director, Tax Planning & International Tax at Fortune Brands Home & Security offered perspective on recent tax developments that may impact transaction planning and explored the increasing use of...

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