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"JPMorgan Chase/Bear Stearns: Splicing the Delaware Issues"

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (2:00-2:45 pm)

The recent JPMorgan Chase/Bear Stearns deal – with the help of the Federal Reserve – is the most talked about transaction in years. For lawyers, it provides interesting food-for-thought as the agreement contains a host of novel provisions. This webcast will provide analysis of these novel provisions (and any Delaware court opinion that may be rendered within the next few weeks) – and some practical guidance about what you should be doing as a result. Join:

  • Larry Cunningham, Professor, George Washington Law School
  • Steven Davidoff, Professor, Wayne State Law School
  • Charles Elson, Director, University of Delaware Center for Corporate Governance

Among the topics of this program are:

  • What significant anti-takeover provisions are in the amended merger agreement?
  • How does the provision work that calls for the parties to work in good faith to restructure the deal if Bear Stearn's shareholders turn it down?
  • What is the JPMorgan Chase guarantee – and how does it work? How about the NYC building option and the Section 203 provision?
  • How valid are the attacks against the fairness opinions delivered in the deal?
  • Why was there a discussion of a 39.5% share exchange and what would be the Delaware law on it?
  • How about the abandoned, uncapped 19.9% option - was that valid under Delaware law?

Cost: As 2008 members of DealLawyers.com are able to attend this critical webcast at no charge, you need to renew or try a no-risk trial. The webcast cost for non-members is $595. You can renew or sign up for this no-risk trial online – or by fax or mail via this order form. If you need assistance, send us an email at info@deallawyers.com - or call us at 925.685.5111.

How to access the webcast program:  Visit www.deallawyers.com and click the link on the webcast. You need either Real Player or Windows Media to listen to the webcast.

What you can do if you can’t access the live program: If you have a scheduling conflict or have problems accessing webcasts generally (due to firewalls, etc.), an audio archive of the webcast will be posted immediately after the program. There will be no text transcript for this program.