Tips from the Trenches - Recent M&A Developments in Delaware
February 2010
M&A Breakfast CLE Series: Tips from the Trenches - Recent M&A Developments in Delaware
Program Highlights
What You Will Learn:
- New Delaware Case law That Impacts the M&A Sales Process
- Bad Faith Issues During an M&A Transaction
- Relief Available When a Sales Process is Flawed
Who Should Attend:
- In-house Counsel
- Outside Counsel
- Industry Professionals
- Anyone Who Needs to Be Up-to-date on These Important Issues!
Program Description
This program reviews how several recent Delaware decisions are affecting the M&A sales process for boards of directors. Our presenter will discuss how these cases and related authority are likely to guide deal practice in coming years.
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PS: Don't miss the next M&A Breakfast CLE, scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Mark your calendar now!
About Our Faculty:
Mr. Morton is a partner with Potter Anderson & Corroon law firm in Wilmington, Delaware. He is Vice Chair of the M&A Committee of the Business Law Section of the ABA and is a frequent lecturer and author on Delaware corporate law issues.
Mr. Morton's discussion will include how several recent Delaware decisions are affecting the M&A sales process for boards of directors. Mr. Morton will discuss how these cases and related authority are likely to guide deal practice in coming years.
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Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tips from the Trenches - Recent M&A Developments in Delaware
Learn how recent decisions in several Delaware cases, including the Lyondell, Fertitta, Bernal, Trados and Hammons decisions, are reshaping the contours of the M&A sale process for boards of directors.
Questions to be addressed during the program include:
- Has Lyondell changed the “rules of the road” for running a sales process?
- Is it even possible under Delaware law for directors to “act” in “bad faith” when engaging in an M&A transaction?
- What form of relief is available in the event of a flawed sale process?
- After Trados, how does a board of directors resolve the inherent tension between holders of common and preferred stock?
- Is the board able to explain why the company should be sold now?
- In light of Hammons, should a board create a special committee and insist on a blocking vote for the minority?
Presented by Mark A. Morton, Esq., Partner, Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLP, Wilmington, DE
Moderator: Hendrik F. Jordaan, Esq., Program Moderator
Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP, Denver, CO
9:00 AM
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $30.00 |
| CBA | $25.00 |
| CORP | $20.00 |
- General Credits: 1.00
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