Megan Monson and Taryn E. Cannataro will discuss ten typical merger and acquisition considerations for private companies and the impact of COVID on benefits aspects of a transaction. The below is a list of topics that will be explored in further detail:

  • COVID-19 specific representations in transaction documents
  • General Representation and Warranty Deal Concerns and Traps for the Unwary
  • Addressing the Federal Workers’ Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act in Transaction Documents
  • Furloughed Employees
  • Dealing With Employees on COBRA
  • Continuation of Benefit Plans and Onboarding of Employees
  • Comparable Compensation and Benefits
  • Treatment of Seller 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans
  • Section 280G and Reduced Compensation Due to Covid-19
  • Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards

Time: 12 p.m. ET