"The Evolving 'Best Price' Rule"

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

3:00 – 3:45 pm, eastern [archive and transcript]

Spurred by conflicting court decisions, the SEC recently adopted amendments to its "best price" rule. Join these experts, including the head of the SEC’s Office of Mergers & Acquisitions and two former Staffers from that office, as they explore the impact of this rulemaking on M&A activity:

• Brian Breheny, Chief, Office of Mergers & Acquisitions, SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance
• Dennis Garris, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
• Jim Moloney, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

What this program will cover:

• What changes did the SEC make to the best price rule?
• What issues might still arise in the wake of the SEC’s changed rule?
• How might the SEC’s changes impact deal structures?
• How might the SEC’s changes impact compensation arrangements in transactions?

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