Wake up the Raiders: Considerations for Private Equity Going Activist
Featured March 13, 2019
This piece was highlighted in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation. Abernathy's Chuck Dohrenwend and Pat Tucker joined Pillsbury's Steve Amdur and Jarrod Murphy to examine the key risks for private equity leaders embracing the activist playbook and how to pursue this new strategy effectively.
Abernathy MacGregor at the 2019 Tulane M&A Conference
March 22, 2019
Last week, nine members of Abernathy MacGregor made the annual trip to New Orleans for the Tulane Corporate Law Institute M&A Conference to gain valuable perspective from new and old acquaintances alike.
Buybacks: Communications Considerations in the Current Environment
February 19, 2019
A recent proposal regarding corporate stock buybacks has reframed what has historically been viewed as a purely economic decision to more of a social issue, and corporate leaders and communicators may now need to grapple with the social repercussions of the financial decisions they make for capital allocation.
A communicator’s role in the changing face of cross-border M&A
November 29, 2018
Communicators play a more central role than ever before in getting cross-border deals done. Charting a path through changing regulations, new political realities and local nuances is vital to any successful transaction.
If You Can’t Make Your Case Directly to ISS or Glass Lewis, Try This Instead
October 18, 2018
A recent client experience offers actionable insight into how companies can respond to proxy advisory firm recommendations.