Steven Nelson
Moderator
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Steven is heavily involved in Continental Stock Transfer & Trust’s day-to-day organizational and administrative issues, and in the overall management of client initiatives. An attorney with a background in public as well as private practice, he is a member of the New York State and Federal Bars. He has practiced at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and as a federal prosecutor. Steven is a member of the Securities Transfer Association Board, and chairs its Legal Committee, which is active in promoting important changes within the industry. A magna cum laude graduate of Brandeis University, he received Law Review honors from NYU Law School.
Topic
Thursday February 15, 2018
Merger Mechanics: Understanding the SPAC Business Combination
- Legal and accounting requirements.
- Navigating proxy statement/S-4 reporting requirements.
- Transitioning from business combination filings through closing.
- The practicalities of getting a deal done.
Thursday February 7, 2019
Mechanics of the Redemption Process
- Communicating with key stakeholders
- Challenges with international deals and investors
- Building credibility as an operating company
- Wooing new investors with long-term strategies
Thursday June 16, 2022
D&O Insurance for SPACs: Do's, Don'ts & Consequences
- Lawsuits against SPACs are on the rise
- When de-SPACed targets underperform and infuriate investors, who’s to blame?
- Why should all SPACs pay for the mistakes of a few bad apples?
- Negotiation with insurers: How SPAC management can hold down D&O costs
Wednesday June 23, 2021
SPAC Incentive Structure
- Aligning executive compensation with post-merger performance
- Factors to consider when negotiating incentive deals
- Issues of change-in-control (CiC)
- Determining whether the target has appropriate compensation programs to attract and retain talent
Thursday February 6, 2020
Best Practices for Investor Communications
- Fundamental regulations governing investor communications
- Communicating with key stakeholders
- Challenges for SPAC deals and their investors relative to De-SPACing/Business Combinations
- Alternate deal structures and finance models for today's sponsors