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Webcast URL: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/the-nuts-and-bolts-in-ma-transactions/

Representations and warranties (R&W) insurance continuously gain popularity in today's merger and acquisition (M&A) environment. For the past years it has become a strategic tool more often used by companies when closing a deal. R&W insurance benefits both buyers and sellers in private middle-market M&A deals by offering an effective alternative to protracted negotiations resulting from disagreements over legal issues, thus, greatly minimizing exposure to third-party liabilities.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as important issues surrounding representations and warranties insurance in M&A transactions. They will present recent trends and developments affecting M&A deal transactions landscape. Speakers will also present practical tips and strategies to avoid prevalent risks and common pitfalls.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

- Representations and Warranties Insurance: Legal Framework

- Risk Management Strategies

- Recent Trends and Developments

- Common Risks and Pitfalls

- Best Practices and Practical Tips

- What Lies Ahead

Sarah H. Mitchell, Counsel

Vinson & Elkins LLP

- Basics of R&W insurance: policy terms and conditions, what is covered, how it is placed and negotiated, and pricing mechanics (premium, deductible, limits)

- Anatomy of an R&W claim: how the claims process works, R&W insurance industry data on claims made and paid, and case studies of actual claims

- Drafting considerations in M&A agreements: seller-side considerations and buyer-side considerations

- Latest trends in R&W insurance: No seller indemnity deals with retention borne 100% by the buyer; increasing use of R&W insurance outside of private equity deals; new insurers entering the market; changes to standard exclusions

Jonathan Gilbert, Senior Managing Director

Crystal & Company

- Key trends in the insurance marketplace

- Does size of transaction matter?

- How are industries viewed directly amongst insurers?

- What is important to understand about navigating claim process

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding the significant issues relating to representations and warranties insurance in M&A transactions.

During this LIVE Webcast, you will hear:

- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & practitioners.

- Hear directly from key thought leaders

- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

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