Take-Private Transactions: What Private Equity Sponsors Need to Know

This program, presented by James Hu, will discuss the fundamental issues involved in an acquisition of a publicly traded target company, with a focus on watch-outs for a private equity sponsor.  Mr. Hu will discuss the unique dynamics of a public company acquisition and how the dynamics differ from a privately held company, as well as the process and timeline for acquisition. Attendees of the program will learn to identify deal terms and due diligence areas that are important for public company acquisition and will come away with an understanding of what a private equity buyer should consider when acquiring a public company.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the unique dynamics of a public company acquisition, as contrasted with an acquisition of a privately held company

2. Review the process and timeline involved in acquiring a public company

3. Identify important deal terms and due diligence areas for a public company acquisition

4. Examine important considerations for a private equity buyer in approaching the acquisition of a public company