As capital sources become more elusive, companies are increasingly exploring creative methods to structure transactions and it is more important than ever to find successful transaction structures that build value. This session will focus on unique financial structures that have been utilized to leverage industry and financing opportunities.
This panel will review the following:
Combined deferred mergers and product development licenses
Debt transactions
Equity lines
The use of business incubators
Moderator:
- Richard A. Kaufman, Partner, Foley & Lardner
Panelists:
- Mark Benedyk, Head of The Pfizer Incubator LLC
- Donna Tempel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Drais Pharmaceuticals
- Jack Lief, Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, Arena Pharmaceuticals
- Michael White, Deal Team Leader, Silicon Valley Bank
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