Pending legislation could thwart corporate inversions
Jul 3, 2014 By: Cory Hester
The recently proposed Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2014 is presenting concerns for companies considering reincorporating overseas
Jul 3, 2014 By: Cory Hester
The recently proposed Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2014 is presenting concerns for companies considering reincorporating overseas
Jun 19, 2014 By: Michael Glasser
Companies entering into M&A agreements are addressing a decision by a Delaware court that held that attorney-client privilege generally passes to the buyer upon closing.
Jun 4, 2014 By: Conor O’Brien
Investor Green Century Equity Funds is urging Safeway shareholders to vote in favor of a proposal that would require the company to identify products that contain GMOs.
May 22, 2014 By: Michael Glasser
A new opportunity for M&A has grown in an industry that once seemed taboo: the cannabis industry.
May 16, 2014 By: Conor O’Brien
Shareholders have been urging companies to implement a variety of sustainability reporting requirements this proxy season.
May 14, 2014 By: Michael Glasser
Chicago-based Hillshire Brands Co. will acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc. in a $4.3 billion cash-and-stock deal.
May 8, 2014 By: Cory Hester
China-based Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. filed with the SEC on May 6 to launch an initial public offering that is currently valued at $1 billion
Apr 30, 2014 By: Cory Hester
SEC Commissioners announced their belief that the implementation of the SEC’s conflict minerals rules should be delayed while their constitutionality is determined in court.
Apr 18, 2014 By: Michael Glasser
Under the parties’ agreement and plan of merger, the stockholders and option holders of MFI Holding Corp. will retain the attorney-client privilege in the company’s acquisition by Post Holdings Inc.
Apr 17, 2014 By: Pamela S. Park
With mandatory say-on-pay votes in their fourth year, issuers are actively advocating to justify their compensation structures to shareholders.