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Management buyouts demand board vigilance
April / May 2010
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: Courts often are deferential to directors in cases involving mergers and company sales. But, as a decision by the Delaware Chancery Court shows, that deference has a limit. The plaintiffs claimed that the company’s CEO and directors had breached their fiduciary duties and that the board had committed waste. In refuting the defense, the court pointed to three key facts that “make it impossible to dismiss the complaint.” This case underscores the need for boards to take an active role in negotiations — particularly when a controlling shareholder is involved.
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Lost profits or lost value?
March / April 2010
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: Lost profits and lost business value are common measures of damages in commercial litigation. They’re also a common source of confusion. What do they have in common? How are they different? Can a plaintiff recover both? This article offers some answers. A basic understanding of the similarities and differences between lost profits and lost business value can help build a case for business damages or challenge an opponent’s calculations.
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6 tips for boosting profitability
Winter 2010
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: The construction business is risky not only from a safety perspective, but from a financial perspective as well — thin profit margins, unpredictable site conditions, volatile costs, change orders and the use of multiple subcontractors. There are six ways a contractor can improve profitability, including evaluating one’s estimating procedures, knowing indirect costs, and building sufficient profit into the bid.
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6 ways to make the new Form 990 less taxing
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: Are you ready to fill out new IRS Form 990 for 2008 — all 11 pages of it? Do you know which of 16 possible schedules that go with it apply to you? Must you use the new form or is Form 990-EZ acceptable? If you don’t know the answers, you need to read this article.