10.3 Intense Scrutiny of CIC Arrangements: Importance of Attention to Detail

With more consolidation looming on the horizon, join this session to explore the latest trends in change in control (CIC) benefits, including severance, equity awards, and excise tax protection arrangements. Featuring data from 200 companies across ten industries from the Alvarez & Marsal and Equilar's Executive CIC Report, this panel will examine industry differences in CIC provisions and highlight where dramatic shifts have been noted in recent years. With rich experience both on the acquirer and target sides of a deal, the panelists will share their "lessons learned" and suggestions on how to expertly navigate tricky M&A transactions, including how to avoid potential CIC pitfalls for non-US employees.