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Golden Parachute is a term used to describe agreements between companies and employees (usually high-level executives) whereby employees are significantly compensated in the event employment is terminated.... more +
Golden Parachute is a term used to describe agreements between companies and employees (usually high-level executives) whereby employees are significantly compensated in the event employment is terminated. Typically, Golden Parachutes are implicated in the event of a merger or take-over of the original company and take the form of stock options, severance payments, and/or bonuses.  less -
IR Global

The Rising Demand for Expert Financial Opinions in M&A Transactions

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In the ever-evolving world of mergers and acquisitions, the demand for expert financial opinions has never been greater. A central requirement in many transactions is a fairness opinion – a professional evaluation that...more

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Stranger in a Strange Land: Surprising Applications of U.S. Golden Parachute Rules in Cross-Border Transactions

Background - The “golden parachute” excise tax regime under Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 4999 (“Section 280G” and “Section 4999”, respectively) is at the core of both public and private U.S.-based transactions....more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Change of Control: Golden Parachute Rules in the Sale Process

Darren Goodman, Megan Monson, and Taryn Cannataro provide a high-level overview of Section 280G issues that can arise when a private company considers selling (otherwise known as the golden parachute rules), including what...more

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Glass Lewis’ 2020 Proxy Season Review: Boards Become Increasingly Younger

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Glass Lewis (“GL”) recently issued its 2020 Proxy Season Review (U.S.) (the “Report”) covering the U.S. 2020 Proxy Season (i.e., January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020). GL reported on certain 2020 shareholder voting trends...more

A&O Shearman

18th Annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey 2020

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In last year’s Survey, we noted that concern for environmental and social issues (the “E” and the “S” of “ESG”) had reached an inflection point, having taken center stage from the more traditional governance issues (the “G”...more

Mintz Edge

Management Carve-Out Plans

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A company may find itself in a position to sell for a variety of reasons: a sale may be necessary to continue its growth, a potential buyer made an offer too good to pass up, or the owners are simply looking towards their...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2020 Compensation Committee Handbook

Skadden’s Executive Compensation and Benefits Group is pleased to provide you with its 2020 Compensation Committee Handbook. This edition reflects updates in applicable law and practices, including developments in director...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New SEC Staff Legal Bulletin on Rule 14a-8 Released

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its Shareholder Proposals: Staff Legal Bulletin 14J on Rule 14a-8 earlier this week, following its November 2017 Staff Legal Bulletin 14I. This most recent Staff...more

Smith Anderson

Golden Parachute Tax Terror

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Smith Anderson's tax group is now offering complimentary presentations. This webinar will provide an introduction to the tax rules related to certain payments to insiders triggered by a change in control of a corporation...more

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