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30Jul

Buying into Private Companies: 10 Points To Note For Secondary Share Acquisitions

Investments in private companies by way of share purchases from existing shareholders (secondary transactions) raise a unique set of complexities, which are often overlooked. Share issuances in company-led financing rounds (primary issuances) grab most of the headlines. However, secondary transactions present important opportunities for purchasers and paths to exit for existing shareholders, and they often mark a milestone for the company itself......
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/buying-into-private-companies-10-points-30465/

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