Fundamental Transaction Adjustments in Warrants and Convertible Securities

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Contact

Convertible debt and equity securities, such as preferred stock, convertible notes or debentures, and warrants, which we refer to collectively as “convertible securities,” are financial instruments with embedded derivatives. Generally, these securities contain antidilution adjustment provisions that are intended to protect the holder or the issuer from the occurrence of a number of events that could affect the value of the instruments. “Standard” antidilution provisions, including provisions related to stock options, stock dividends, and similar transactions, are found in virtually all such instruments. Other antidilution provisions provide adjustments in connection with mergers, acquisitions, other fundamental transactions, and down round financings. These are less common and may raise problematic accounting issues.

Please see full publication below for more information.

LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

© Morrison & Foerster LLP | Attorney Advertising

Written by:

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Contact
more
less

PUBLISH YOUR CONTENT ON JD SUPRA NOW

  • Increased visibility
  • Actionable analytics
  • Ongoing guidance

Morrison & Foerster LLP on:

Reporters on Deadline

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
Custom Email Digest
- hide
- hide