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U.S.-Canada Cross-Border Corporate Finance ( June 2005 )
There have been significant developments in income funds and similar offerings (generically referred to in this article as "income security offerings") that are based on cash flows from U.S.-based businesses and assets and are offered, in whole or in part, to Canadian investors. In this article, we take a closer look at the key issues that have arisen with respect to the current generation of cross-border income security offerings. -
U.S.-Canada Cross-Border Income Securities ( June 2005 )
Income funds have become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years and have become an investment vehicle of choice for many investors. Private and public companies have found the income fund structure to be a very effective way to raise capital, enhance value and provide liquidity for their shareholders. -
Overview of Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in Canada ( June 2005 )
The aggregate disclosed value of announced M&A transactions involving Canadian companies in the first nine months of 2004 was C$86.5 billion, up 38% from C$62.7 billion for the first nine months of 2003. Included in this total is C$44.0 billion of acquisitions or sales of foreign companies by Canadian companies (as compared to C$36.5 billion of such acquisitions or sales of foreign companies in the corresponding period of 2003). -
Issues Facing Technology Companies in Canada ( May 2006 )
After a dismal market for Canadian and U.S. technology companies from 2001 through 2003, 2004 demonstrated an improving environment in terms of both increased revenues and stock performance. -
Taking the Long View on IPO's: Getting there and beyond ( August 2004 )
The last several months have seen a dramatic turn-around in the market for initial public offerings in the U.S. by Chinese companies. Companies such Linktone Ltd., which Morrison & Foerster LLP represented in its global IPO and continues to represent in ongoing compliance and corporate work, have recently raised significant money on Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange and received significant press coverage worldwide. -
Considerations of an IPO ( January 2001 )
The decision to take a company public in the form of an initial public offering (IPO) should not be considered. -
Securities Registration: The SEC Cracks Down on Directed Share Programs ( February 2000 )
This article summarizes how the SEC is closely scrutinizing directed share programs and outlines how to properly administer these types of programs. -
Initial Public Offering Planning ( January 2000 )
This article reviews items a private company must consider in taking a corporation public.
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