Managing your shareholder base

Growth companies and their PE sponsors should be wary of the pitfalls that arise when they layer on tiers of preferred stock.

Easing the stress of distressed M&A

Corporate buyers face numerous complexities when trying to identify the right moment to purchase a distressed asset.

Editor's letter: Nov. 16, 2009

Beneath the veneer of Wall Streeters beats the same heart, stirred by the same determinants of behavior.

Of politics and pay

How to fix executive compensation rules without breaking the companies.

Before the honeymoon ends

Thinking differently about conflict resolution.

The price of R&D

FAS 141(R): A new source of shareholder litigation against innovation-driven companies?

Insurance as a due diligence priority

The existence, scope and possible availability of the seller's insurance policies may be a critical component of an asset deal that can impact valuation.

Tech turnaround?

A survey finds that although tech entrepreneurs and investors continue to face a challenging business environment, they are seeing reasons to be optimistic.

Don't get used by usury laws

A PE or VC lender, in trying to help out a troubled business, may end up breaking New York State usury laws.