WilmerHale is pleased to announce the release of our
2016 IPO Report,
2016 Venture Capital Report, and
2016 M&A Report.
These publications offer insights into current market conditions
and feature other information of interest to venture-backed
companies, public companies, executives, venture capitalists,
investment bankers and accountants.
The 2016 IPO Report offers a detailed analysis of,
and outlook for, the IPO market, plus useful IPO market metrics. We
look at rates of adoption of JOBS Act relief by emerging growth
companies, and recent FAST Act amendments that further streamline
the IPO process. We examine the growing divide between the
corporate governance practices of IPO companies and established
public companies, the guideposts to permissible research analyst
activities, and hot topics in SEC staff review of Form S-1
registration statements. Other highlights include a Q&A with
former SEC Corp Fin Director and current WilmerHale Partner
Meredith Cross and updates on the SEC's renewed enforcement
focus on financial reporting, D&O liability in IPOs, and what
IPO companies should know about Section 162(m) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an
in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture
capital markets. The report features industry and regional
breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital financing,
convertible debt and VC-backed company M&A deal terms. We also
highlight two new funding techniques that have expanded the pre-IPO
financing toolkit, five common mistakes made by fledging
entrepreneurs, and four things you need to know about doing
business in California.
The 2016 M&A Report offers a detailed review
of, and outlook for, the global M&A market. Other highlights
include a comparison of deal terms in public and private
acquisitions, updates on takeover defenses and public company deal
litigation, practical guidance on avoiding antitrust violations in
pre-merger integration planning, a look at what buyers need to know
about appraisal claims in private company mergers, and a survey of
key terms and issues in sales of VC-backed companies.
Each report also includes a center spread showcasing prominent
recent transactions in each area and company counsel rankings from
independent sources showing WilmerHale's preeminence as counsel
in IPOs, VC financings and sales of VC-backed companies.Learn more
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WilmerHale's orporate Practice.
We hope you find these reports helpful and informative.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.