(Think Like Founder Series- By Ductus Legal-Volume II) What is a Private Equity?In simple words, ownership in Companies which are privately held and are not listed on Public stock exchange. Private equity investment is popular for its high risk and greater rewards, it's said that it generates better returns than stocks.Popular Startups of present day … Continue reading Understanding Private Equity: A Beginner’s Guide
THINK LIKE FOUNDER- COMPANY LAW CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED FOR THE FOUNDERS AND STUDENTS. (VOLUME-1)
HOW TO START? One Strategy to understand the Company law for students or professionals those who have no background of the subject i.e. Think Like a founder who is starting a "Business". Now Read it.So the first question you should ask yourself as a founder, how many people you need to start your "Company"? Minimum … Continue reading THINK LIKE FOUNDER- COMPANY LAW CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED FOR THE FOUNDERS AND STUDENTS. (VOLUME-1)
“Acquisitions in India: Balancing Growth and Fair Competition”
INTRODUCTION Acquisition is a process wherein, a company purchases another company and take control of their assets, operations and market position. An acquisition is not just about taking ownership of another company’s shares, it also involves the gaining control over the target’s resources, intellectual property and customer base. Acquisition can occur between small companies and … Continue reading “Acquisitions in India: Balancing Growth and Fair Competition”
Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
What is “Drag Along” clause in Share Holding Agreement/ equity funding term sheets? Drag-along rights allow majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell their shares in the event of a third-party sale. The intent is to avoid minority shareholders blocking a sale and to secure higher valuation and strategic benefits for the selling majority … Continue reading Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
WHO IS BOOK LEAD RUNNER? A Book Running Lead Manager, also known as a Book Lead Runner, is one of the most important threads in the Initial Public Offering process. It leads a company into becoming listed on the public list by supporting it in its transformation. The BRLM is essentially the primary coordinator and … Continue reading Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements
A red herring prospectus is a preliminary prospectus filed by a company with regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), typically in connection with an initial public offering (IPO). It includes most details about the company's operations and prospects but omits critical information such as … Continue reading Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements
Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance
WHO IS A MINORITY SHAREHOLDER? The Companies Act of 2013 doesn’t define who counts as a minority shareholder, but usually means one who owns less than 50 per cent of the company’s voting rights or lack direct or indirect control over its management and decision-making processes. A minority shareholder, as defined in the Merriam Webster … Continue reading Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance