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Impact of PSR and other financial rules on ownership
An in-depth analysis of the Premier League’s PSR framework, its enforcement and its influence on club ownership, valuations and financial strategy.
US: It’s time to reconsider poison pill strategies
When stock prices drop for reasons unrelated to company fundamentals, those companies are vulnerable to opportunistic activists and potential unsolicited acquirors, who can otherwise acquire a large stake before filing a Schedule 13D or 13G or HSR Form. In addition, the CARES Act has provided for enhanced NOL carryback opportunities for some companies, increasing the need to protect their NOL assets. In both cases, companies need to consider measures to protect their shareholders to enable them to benefit from the return to more normal share prices or to realize the value of their NOL assets. In fact, 2020 has already seen a significant uptick in preemptive standard and NOL pill adoption.
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Keeping possession: English football enters a new era of regulation
Now in its sixth year, our annual English Premier League (EPL) football report, Keeping Possession, captures insights from our global sports law team on the key trends and topics shaping the landscape of English football.
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