Shareholders claim merger price ‘inadequately compensates’ them

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. When mergers and acquisitions occur for a California company, the transaction between the two companies tends to involve a significant amount of contribution from various areas with a company. When large transactions take place within a company,...

Fresh & Easy seeks merger and acquisition insight

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, January 18, 2013. The grocery store Fresh & Easy has been a prominent grocery store in California. Like many businesses, a business will start in a local area and expand as its business grows. During the expansion phase, businesses are...

Oshkosh terminates shareholder rights plan early

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Many of our blogs discuss the growing impact that shareholders can have on California companies. Shareholder rights are growing in terms of a company’s accountability to the shareholders, which is commonly seen in relation to shareholder input on such...

Post’s CEO only paid $1 salary? Stock options complete the plan

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, January 4, 2013. Business formation and planning are essential elements of a successful business. A primary element of business formation for California businesses is the method of calculation for executive compensation. Executive compensation is a key element for business formation as it...