by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is Carried Interest?Carried Interest (also known as carry) refers to the portion of earnings which the general owners of private equity funds and hedge funds receive as a reward when there are profitable investment funds. This method of compensation is meant to...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is a Corporate Kleptocracy?Corporate kleptocracy refers to a situation in a corporation, state or government whereby those who are at the helm of affairs exploit national resources for personal use. Corporate kleptocracy is a term that describes the greed of...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is a Control Premium?A control premium refers to an amount a buyer is willing to pay to acquire a majority or controlling the share of a publicly-traded company. This amount is often over and above the current market price, buyers an investors pay this amount to...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is an IPO Lock-Up?An IPO lock-up, also known as a lock-up period, is a contractual document designed to prevent early insiders and investors from selling their shares after a company going public. It helps to minimize pressure during the initial stages of a...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is Convertible Adjustable Preferred Stock?Convertible Adjustable Preferred Stock are preferred shares of stock that holders can exchange for a given number of the company’s common stock shares. This exchange can occur at any time chosen by the investor,...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a type of legal document which must be presented to individuals in the United States who are prospective buyers of franchises in the pre-sale disclosure process. It is a document that...
