Ownership

Securities Laws Can Impact Private Companies, Too

Boards should be aware of legal issues that apply to raising capital, M&A and more. 

Opportunities for Directors in Private Equity

Private equity boards enable directors to hone their skills without the publicity and liability that can be associated with public boards.  Chris Beall, former member...

ESG, the SEC and Private Equity Impacts

The SEC’s climate proposal affects private equity firms, whether they trade on U.S. stock exchanges or not. ESG investment has become a major priority for...

Declare Your Portfolio Company Board Independence

Private equity groups thrive when their portfolio company board members speak truth to power.

What Directors Should Know About Selling a Company Owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan

The interests of directors are not always aligned with those of the ESOP trustee. Over my years of representing boards of companies owned by an...