United States: Corporate/Commercial Law

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New SEC Exemptive Relief For Tender Offers For Equity Securities
On April 16, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an exemptive order granting relief from Rules 13e-4(f)(1)(i) and 14e-1(a) and (b) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for certain qualifying tender offers for equity securities (“10 Business Day Tender Offers”).
United States Commercial
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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SEC Shortens Minimum Tender Offer Period For Certain Private And Public Company Transactions
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance has issued an exemptive order reducing the minimum tender offer period from 20 to 10 business days for certain qualifying transactions. This relief applies to both private company self-tender offers and public company tender offers, subject to specific structural and disclosure conditions that vary based on issuer reporting status.
United States Commercial
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
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Trust Your Instincts: Susan Pravda On Leadership, Relationships, And Resilience
Foley partner Susan Pravda shares how a relationship-driven approach has shaped her four-decade legal career, from a chance encounter on her first day of practice to her current role leading the firm's Health Care & Life Sciences Sector. She discusses the importance of viewing clients as people rather than entities, being present during pivotal moments, and trusting your instincts when navigating uncertainty.
United States Commercial
FL
Foley & Lardner
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