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Directors' Liability in Distressed Situations

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Raymond Anderson, Crowe Horwath profile
Jonathan Friedland, Levenfeld Pearlstein

Distress in the American Automotive Industry and the Ripple Effects

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Michael M. Eidelman, Co-Chair, Corporate Reorganization, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group, Vedder Price profile
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M&A/Private Equity Network The M&A/Private Equity Network is the premiere network of middle market merger & acquisition leaders from the corporate & private equity communities which are the core of our 42 year old organization. Recent Whitepapers and Journal Articles Developments in Bankruptcy Asset Sales, The Journal, April 2010 Developments in Bankruptcy Asset Sales: Caution Ahead for Stalking Horses and Credit Bidders, By George R. Mesires and Gina C. Virgo, Ungaretti & Harris LLP Two issues pertaining to asset sales in bankruptcy proceedings have recently come to the forefront: break-up fees and credit bidding. Recent court decisions sound caution for stalking horses, who often expect to be awarded break-up fees Uploaded on 4/22/2010 9:12:01 AM Click here to view/download this file What's Your Preference?, The Journal, April 2010 What’s Your Preference? How Recent Delaware Decisions May Impact Liquidation Preferences, By Michael D. Rosenthal, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP A key feature of most venture capital and private equity investments is the liquidation preferences which are provided to the investors. Liquidation preferences (which can come in many shapes and sizes) are intended to govern Uploaded on 4/22/2010 9:06:07 AM Click here to view/download this file What is a "MAC"? Let the Buyer Beware, The Journal, April 2010 What is a "MAC"? Let the Buyer Beware, By Michel J. Feldman and Michael D. Thompson, Seyfarth Shaw LLP To deal professionals, a "MAC" is not a large hamburger sold by McDonald’s. It is a crucial clause found in mergers & acquisitions or venture financing agreements that determines whether a buyer (or investor) is required Uploaded on 4/22/2010 9:00:31 AM Click here to view/download this file Asset Dissagregation: A Strategy to Facilitate Acquisitions and Exits, The Journal, April 2010 Asset Dissagregation: A Strategy to Facilitate Acquisitions and Exits, By Richard L. Kaye, Hilco Acquisitions, whether the target is acretive to an existing business or represents a strategic venture into a new industry or market segment, almost always involve expendable assets regarded as surplus, duplicative, underperforming, or not synergistic with the strategic direction of the go-forward business. Closing these Uploaded on 4/22/2010 8:51:18 AM Click here to view/download this file Due Diligence in the Post Melt Down Era, The Journal, April 2010 Due Diligence in the Post Melt Down Era, By David Smalstig, FTI Consulting, Inc. Over the past two years during the economic recession, we have been reminded of a few things about properly performing due diligence to gauge investment risk, and more importantly, provide a framework for post deal execution of strategies Uploaded on 4/22/2010 8:49:25 AM Click here to view/download this file Examining the Debt Effect, The Journal, April 2010 Examining the Debt Effect by Steve Brady and Paul Melville "The Debt Effect," explores the challenges facing banks and other lending institutions and how these challenges have impacted deal making in the private equity environment. Below we take a closer look at some of the issues discussed in "The Debt Effect," with input from local experts who deal with lenders and transactions in the private equity market. Uploaded on 4/21/2010 3:20:43 PM Click here to view/download this file The Debt Effect The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Grant Thornton LLP announced the release of The Debt Effect, a white paper that examines how private equity has been affected by the crisis in the banking industry. Uploaded on 3/31/2010 11:17:57 AM Click here to view/download this file More from the M&A/PE Network Library Upcoming Events May 13, 2010 - Roaring out of the Recession Register Gulati dives into how to ReOrganize for Resilience October 19, 2010 - 2010 Midwest ACG Capital Connection Register Sponsorship Opportunities The premiere gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks, intermediaries, senior and mezzanine leaders, and other service providers. Past Event Resources 2010 Market Trends presentation photo gallery Economic Overview Paul L. Kasriel, Northern Trust Chief Economist profile Panelists Kenton L. Brown, William Blair & Company profile Howard P. Lanser, Director, Robert W. Baird & Co. profile Susan N. McDermott, Senior Vice President & Director profile 2010 Outlook on Middle Market M&A and Private Equity audio with slide presentation (members only) presentation slides Speaker David R. Casper, Executive Managing Director & Co-Head of Investment & Corporate Banking 2009 Midwest ACG Capital Connection Conference Guide Conference Photo Gallery Opening Reception Photo Gallery Opening Keynote: Financial Regulation Under 21st Venture Capitalism video (members only) Joe Scarborough, Television Hose, Political Commentator, and former Florida Congressman profile Arthur Levitt, former Chairman of the SEC profile Christopher Cox, former Representative and Member of the House Majority Leadership, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission profile Afternoon Keynote:Financial Networking Brian Uzzi, Richard L. Thomas Distinguished Chair, Kellogg School of Management profile 2009 Market Trends presentation Panelists Duncan S. Bourne, Managing Director, Wynnchurch Capital Robert M. Horak, Managing Director, Lincoln International John L. Waller, Senior Vice President, Fort Dearborn Advisors, LLC David Walsh, Porfolio Manager, Allstate Investments, LLC Market Turmoil: Disaster or Opportunity Panelists Harris Smith, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton whitepaper presentation Thomas P. Danis Jr., Managing Principal, RCP Advisors presentation Sam Tinaglia, Principal, William Blair & Company The Morning Growth Story presentation Scott Cooley, CFO, Morningstar Growth Story empty video_player