WilmerHale is pleased to announce the release of our 2016 IPO Report, 2016 Venture Capital Report, and 2016 M&A Report.

These publications offer insights into current market conditions and feature other information of interest to venture-backed companies, public companies, executives, venture capitalists, investment bankers and accountants.

The 2016 IPO Report offers a detailed analysis of, and outlook for, the IPO market, plus useful IPO market metrics. We look at rates of adoption of JOBS Act relief by emerging growth companies, and recent FAST Act amendments that further streamline the IPO process. We examine the growing divide between the corporate governance practices of IPO companies and established public companies, the guideposts to permissible research analyst activities, and hot topics in SEC staff review of Form S-1 registration statements. Other highlights include a Q&A with former SEC Corp Fin Director and current WilmerHale Partner Meredith Cross and updates on the SEC's renewed enforcement focus on financial reporting, D&O liability in IPOs, and what IPO companies should know about Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital financing, convertible debt and VC-backed company M&A deal terms. We also highlight two new funding techniques that have expanded the pre-IPO financing toolkit, five common mistakes made by fledging entrepreneurs, and four things you need to know about doing business in California.

The 2016 M&A Report offers a detailed review of, and outlook for, the global M&A market. Other highlights include a comparison of deal terms in public and private acquisitions, updates on takeover defenses and public company deal litigation, practical guidance on avoiding antitrust violations in pre-merger integration planning, a look at what buyers need to know about appraisal claims in private company mergers, and a survey of key terms and issues in sales of VC-backed companies.

Each report also includes a center spread showcasing prominent recent transactions in each area and company counsel rankings from independent sources showing WilmerHale's preeminence as counsel in IPOs, VC financings and sales of VC-backed companies.Learn more about WilmerHale's orporate Practice.

We hope you find these reports helpful and informative.

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