An In-Depth Look at the Role of the Independent Committee in Overcoming Conflicts of Interest Issues.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51227) has announced the addition of Structuring a Successful Leveraged Buyout leveraged buyout, the takeover of a company, financed by borrowed funds. Often, the target company's assets are used as security for the loans acquired to finance the purchase. Transaction - The Over-Arching Issues You Need to Know (Executive Reports) to their offering. This 14-page research report written for executive officers and their attorneys features strategies for completing a leveraged buyout transaction. The report, written to include the role of both buyer and seller, covers the process of preparing for a leveraged buyout as well as issues that may delay completion. Also included is an in-depth look at the role of the independent committee in overcoming conflicts of interest issues and steps for structuring a transition so that it is successful. Other topics include earnout provisions; debt to equity ratio The debt to equity ratio (D/E) is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of equity and debt used to finance a company's assets. It is equal to total debt divided by shareholders' equity. ; restrictive covenants Restrictive covenants Provisions that place constraints on the operations of borrowers, such as restrictions on working capital, fixed assets, future borrowing, and payment of dividends. ; SEC filings; confidentiality and standstill agreement Standstill agreement Contract by which the bidding firm in a takeover attempt agrees to limit its holdings of another firm. standstill agreement ; financial advisors; due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. ; purchase agreements; the auction process; questionnaires; capital market financing; deal protection mechanisms; representations and warranties; resource allocation resource allocation Managed care The constellation of activities and decisions which form the basis for prioritizing health care needs ; and the timeline of a leveraged buyout. This Executive Report is written by: 1. Stephen Fraidin, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol - "Preparing for a Leveraged Buyout" 2. Hal N. Schwartz, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP - "Walking the Long Road of a Leveraged Buyout" About Executive Reports: Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of Americas top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each research report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by our Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51227 |
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