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Threading the Needle: Drag-Along Clauses and Asset Deals

While continued economic uncertainty has dampened M&A activity in the past months, the transition from crisis management to recovery mode in the short to medium term will likely see many companies explore potential divestitures in an effort to dispose of underperforming assets, to increase cash on hand and business resiliency and to mitigate risk. When … Continue reading

Corporate governance 101: increasing minority shareholder voting power

If you are a minority shareholder you may feel a lack of control over corporate matters because majority shareholders, well, hold the majority of the voting rights. Certain shareholder agreements can help alleviate this lack of control and provide you with greater voting power. Shareholder Agreements Simply put, a shareholder agreement is a private contract … Continue reading
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