Corporate Governance and Shareholder Activism - May 5, 2016

Corporate Governance in the New Shareholder Activism Landscape

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA  and Vintage 

In recent years, the landscape of shareholder activism has changed drastically.  Any company, regardless of size or financial performance, may become the target of shareholder activism.  A variety of issues may lead to these efforts of investors to influence a company’s decision-making and governance structure.  A company can take steps, however, to ensure they are effectively and competently handling their filing obligations under the federal securities laws to prevent or mitigate the impact of these situations, through accurate and complete filings, by knowing what and how much to properly disclose, and enhancing the quality of governance-related disclosures.

Join us for this 60-minute webinar to learn how to handle activist shareholders.  Our panel will discuss vulnerabilities to look for in a company that may make it the target of an activism campaign, the types of disclosures that can help to correct or mitigate these vulnerabilities, and practical tips for filing accurate and complete disclosures in compliance with the applicable securities rules and regulations.

Educational Objectives:
• Understand vulnerabilities that can make a company susceptible to shareholder activism
• Learn the types 

Speakers:

Kai Haakon E. Liekefett  - Partner and Head of Shareholder Activism Response Team, Vinson & Elkins

Richard Grubaugh - Senior Vice President, D.F. King

Greg Taxin - Managing Member, Spotlight Advisors, LLC

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

May 5, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/corporate-governance-new-m57982069603/?elqTrackId=0f726a12d9a141ff8f637f53cbfd6c0d&elq=316218e6040a497192e08087746b18ac&elqaid=4959&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2981