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Module 7:

The Role of the Board During Mergers & Acquisitions

According to Knowledge@Wharton, between 50% and 80% of merger and acquisition deals fail to deliver expected results. Why? Among the many reasons, one of the most prevalent is poor integration following mergers and acquisitions. The goal of this training module is to delve into how the Board can help select the right deal for the company they serve. Once the deal is done, how can the Board help with integration? Whether it is from a financial, technological or human perspective – successful integration is the key to a successful merger!
  • Application of Business Judgment Rule
  • Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders/ Avoiding Charges of Self-dealing
  • Anti-Trust Considerations
  • Regulatory Approval of Transaction
  • Formation of a Special Committee to Conduct Sale of a Company

Speakers

Mitchell S. Ames Mitchell S. Ames
Partner
Pepper Hamilton LLP
New York, New York
Betsy S. Atkins Betsy S. Atkins
CEO
Baja Corp.
Coral Gables, Florida
Bruce Feuchter Bruce Feuchter
Shareholder
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Newport Beach, California
Teresa Johnson Teresa Johnson
Partner
Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin
San Francisco, California
Lowell S. Lifschultz Lowell S. Lifschultz
Shareholder – Corporate and Securities Department
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
New York, New York
Susan E. Rau Susan E. Rau
President
Profit Solutions Associates
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Robert J.A. Zito Robert J.A. Zito
Partner
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
New York, New York