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Side Letter Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Staffed with some of the most sophisticated financiers in the world and advised by the most elite law firms, private equity sponsors innovate at a furious pace in their mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing, fund formation, and other contracts, and are relentless in advancing their interests in the financial markets.

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US M&A Levels Remain Healthy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Strategic drivers of M&A activity are in place, and high levels of corporate and financial sponsor dry powder are available to support deal activity. It has become more difficult to reach agreement than it was during the booming M&A market of 2021. Berger is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

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Voting Rationales

Harvard Corporate Governance

Researchers typically infer these reasons from observable information such as voting patterns and the characteristics of companies, sponsors, proposals, or institutional investors. Voting is a central part of corporate governance, giving shareholders the power to shape a company’s future. During the 2021 proxy season, 5.4%

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Sale of Portfolio Company is Subjected to Entire Fairness Review

Harvard Corporate Governance

The decision reinforces the court’s trend in recent decisions in finding it plausible that a sponsor’s desire for liquidity may create a disabling conflict. Mangino, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein is Senior Counsel, and Steven J. Steinman and Brian T. Background.

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PE Firms Poised for Diversity Drive

Harvard Corporate Governance

Diversity has become a key focus for every industry in recent years, and private equity, like many other parts of the financial sector, still has significant progress to make in terms of diversity and inclusion. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Ihenacho, Ms. Mainwaring, Catherine Campbell , and Jennifer Cadet. Strine, Jr.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2023, Sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

Now in its third year, the IVSC is pleased to present the 2023 Valuation Webinar Series, Sponsored by Kroll, taking place from 7-15 June 2023. Join us for the 2023 IVSC Valuation Webinar Series, Sponsored by Kroll and be part of the global conversation shaping the future of valuation. BST / 11:00 a.m.–12:00 EDT Register here.

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Private Equity: The Problematic Role of LPACs

John Jenkins

As continuation fund strategies have become more important to private equity sponsors, the role of Limited Partner Advisory Committees, or LPACs, in policing potential conflicts of interest has grown.

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