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Dual Track Reboot: Five Key Considerations for Supercharging Your Life Science Company Exit

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There have been 44 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the US stock markets in 2024 thus far, many of which continue to trade at a premium to their initial offering price, demonstrating the strength and buoyancy of...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Valuation in Times of Market Disruption

Valuation practices will continue to be the subject of disputes. Particularly in times of economic disruption and market volatility, buyers and sellers are more likely to have substantial differences of opinions on valuation,...more

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Scrutiny Increasing On Energy Private Equity Valuation

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The valuation of private equity investments has recently garnered greater marketplace attention, and the SEC is updating its guidance on these valuations for the first time in 50 years. Managing Director Paul Legoudes and...more

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What You Need to Know About Private Equity Valuation Audit Reviews

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Private equity fund managers need to develop reliable valuation processes and procedures when conducting fair value analyses in support of their investments to allow for a seamless review by independent auditors....more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Fund Sponsor’s Fee Calculation Mistake Leads to SEC Enforcement

A settlement last week involving a private equity fund sponsor is a reminder that compliance with fee calculation provisions and valuation policies and procedures are crucially important for fund managers. Even when an error...more

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Upstream Private Equity Valuation Audit Reviews: What to Expect

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The valuation of private equity and venture capital investments has recently garnered greater marketplace attention. This comes as investors are demanding more transparency and information than ever before. The U.S....more

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Valuation of Illiquid Portfolio Investments – Avoiding Regulatory Risks with Form and Substance

For private fund managers, the valuation of privately-held securities has been subject to heightened regulatory scrutiny. As the IPO on-ramp for private “unicorn” investments has lengthened, fund managers may hold illiquid...more

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The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2017

Private investment funds and advisers are likely to face new regulatory challenges and increased litigation risks in 2017, not only because of a change in the administration, but also because many advisers have not corrected...more

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2016 M&A Report

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Our 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...more

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SEC's Findings and Observations on OCIE's Presence Exam Initiative

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During his speech on May 6, 2014, Andrew J. Bowden, the Director of the Office of Compliance, Inspections, and Examinations (OCIE) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided an overview and initial observations...more

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SEC’s Inspection Chief Cites Fee and Expense Deficiencies in the Private Equity Sector

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In a May 6 speech the SEC’s Andrew Bowden said more than half of the private equity managers inspected in the last two years had either violated the law or had material weaknesses in how they handled fees and expenses. Hidden...more

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Private Equity Valuations: Standards and Recent Developments

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Originally published in the American Bar Association's Commercial & Business Litigation: Summer 2012, Vol. 13 No. 4 – Delaware Corporations & Private Equity - August 16, 2012. It has been widely reported that in late...more

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