Recognizing and Defusing Time-Bombs

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Northeast Chapter

WHEN

  • March 26, 2009 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE

  • Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
  • Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
  • 1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
  • Waltham, MA 02451
  • Map

DESCRIPTION

With today's economic realities, deals that were not possible before are now on the table. Regardless of whether the motivation is a quick exit, a desperation move, or bargain hunting—and whether you are a buyer or a seller—there are certain situations in any M&A deal that have the potential to blow up in your face. Understanding how these time-bombs come about, recognizing them early in the process, and learning how to defuse them are key to successfully crossing the evolving M&A minefield.

This session, sponsored by Foley Hoag LLP and including a panel of your in-house peers, will cover the following topics:

Caveat Emptor: recognizing and disarming IP booby-traps

Under the Radar: compensation, benefits and data security and privacy issues

Building a Solid Foundation: earn-outs and other deal structure issues (including relevant tax and accounting issues)

Sealing in the Freshness: setting yourself up for success, including integration, knowledge transfer and employee retention

Unwanted Attention: dealing with unsolicited offers

You will learn best practices and trends and receive practical guidance on issue-spotting in today's environment. So plan on attending and arm yourself before your Board or Executive Team asks you to guide them through your next deal.

AGENDA:

3:00 p.m. - Registration

3:30 p.m. - Program

5:30 p.m. - Cocktails and Networking

Moderators:

Kathleen Burke, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, MKS Instruments, Inc.
David R. Pierson, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP

Panelists:

Robert L. Birnbaum, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Lynnette Fallon, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Human Resources, Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Robert A. Fisher, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Vickie L. Henry, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Paige Parisi, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Avid Technology, Inc.
Jonathan Salon, Managing Director and General Counsel, Bedford Funding