Summer Associates: Corporate

Learn about the overall M&A deal process, from setting up the deal team to the post-closing.

Understanding deal structures is critical for anyone involved with M&A deals. This course explains the three main deal types: asset acquisitions, stock acquisitions and mergers.

An introduction to the US securities laws that relate to securities offerings, including a summary of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and other rules and regulations.

A summary of the most common types of securities bought and sold in the financial markets, including debt, equity and hybrid securities.

An introduction to corporate restructurings, including the differences between bankruptcy and restructuring and the factors companies consider when deciding whether and how to restructure or liquidate. Also covers the key players in a corporate restructuring on the debtor and creditor sides as well as the additional players involved in a Chapter 11 case.

An overview of the main stages of a Chapter 11 case, including venue and liquidity runway considerations; filing and commencement; administration; the Chapter 11 plan, disclosure statement, and solicitation process; and plan confirmation and exit from Chapter 11.

What to look for in a company’s financials and annual report to give you a quick picture of a company’s financial health and current and future financial prospects.

An overview of the main stages of a typical loan transaction, including preliminary negotiations, drafting the main documents, preparing for and closing the transaction, and ongoing compliance matters.

An introduction to the main types and features of loans, such as term loans and revolvers, bilateral and syndicated loans, secured and unsecured loans, and loan priority. Examples of these types of loans, such as asset-based loans, unitranche loans, and mezzanine debt are also covered.

A look at how emerging companies raise venture capital, from finding and pitching investors to closing a deal.

A company goes through several funding stages as it moves from formation to exit. This course takes a look at each of them and their impact on a company and its founders.