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May 2009
Summary Strategies

Author(s):
Firehouse Financial Communications

Overview:
A must-read guide on how to implement the Summary Prospectus and maximize both savings and benefits.

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April 2009
Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada – First Edition

Author(s):
Patricia M. Johnston LL.B., Q.C.

Overview:
A valuable resource that walks the reader through the M & A process in Canada.

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March 2009
Dechert OnPoint: SEC Adopts "Summary Prospectus" Rule

Author(s):
Dechert, LLP

Overview:
This timely legal update from the Dechert Financial Services Group provides an overview of the Summary Prospectus rule and related amendments designed to enhance Mutual Fund prospectus disclosure and delivery. The update includes observations on the multiple fund prospectus and online presentation.

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March 2009
European Private Equity in Review

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne is pleased to present the full year 2008 edition of European Private Equity in Review. This comprehensive report highlights the latest trends within the European private equity market, covers activity across various industry sectors, and provides analysis of buyout and exit trends for the full year 2008.

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March 2009
North American Private Equity in Review

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne is pleased to present the full year 2008 edition of North American Private Equity in Review. This comprehensive report highlights the latest trends within the North American private equity market, covers activity across various industry sectors, and provides analysis of buyout and exit trends for the full year 2008.

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March 2009
Summary Prospectus Rule Synopsis

Author(s):
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
Our Summary Prospectus Rule Synopsis summarizes the SEC's Summary Prospectus Final Rule in 6 easy-to-read pages to help you quickly understand the impact of the mandate.

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February 2009
XBRL Final Mandate for Operating Companies - Plain English Summary

Author(s):
Robert Blake

Overview:
Our “Plain English” summary of the SEC's XBRL Final Mandate for Operating Companies highlights key points that will help you quickly understand the impact of the mandate on your company's XBRL requirements.

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January 2009
2009 Annual Meeting Handbook

Author(s):
Joshua Ford Bonnie - Partner, Vincent Pagano Jr. - Partner & LeAnn S. Leutner - Associate

Firm:
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Overview:
The 2009 Annual Meeting Handbook: A Practical Guide for Directors and Executives provides an overview of some of the laws, regulations and listing standards governing the conduct of annual meeting and the disclosures that U.S. public companies must furnish their shareholders in connection with annual meetings.

Download a complimentary PDF of the 2009 Annual Meeting Handbook.
Complimentary Hardcopy offer.

Download Sample D&O Questionnaire

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December 2008
XBRL Podcast: Summary and Review of the SEC's Mandate

Author(s):
Robert Blake

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
On December 17, 2008 the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized the amendment requiring companies and mutual funds to file financial disclosures in XBRL.

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Dealmakers
Initial Public Offerings
The Initial Public Offering: A Guidebook for Executives and Boards of Directors - Third Edition Image

October 2008
The Initial Public Offering: A Guidebook for Executives and Boards of Directors - Third Edition

Author(s):
Patrick J. Schultheis, Robert G. Day, J. Randall Lewis, Shawn J. Lindquist, and Robert G. O'Connor

Firm:
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, A Professional Corporation

Overview:
Preview the IPO transactional process including pointers and pitfalls

Download a complimentary PDF of the Guidebook in English
Complimentary Hardcopy offer - English Version
Download a complimentary PDF of the Guidebook in Chinese
Complimentary Hardcopy offer - Chinese Version

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May 2007
An IPO's SEC Filing Checklist

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc

Overview:
Pre-filing steps and organizational procedures necessary to achieve a successful filing.

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Raising Capital in the United States: A Guide to Using MJDS for U.S. Public Offerings and Periodic Reporting

January 2007
Raising Capital in the United States: A Guide to Using MJDS for U.S. Public Offerings and Periodic Reporting

Author(s):
Kevin D. Cramer, Partner, Rob Lando, Partner

Firm:
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Overview:
Canadian issuers are increasingly turning to the U.S. capital markets for both financing needs and strategic considerations. A public offering of securities in the United States provides an opportunity to reach a broader and deeper range of investors, enhances the potential for coverage of the company by research analysts, which in turn may result in a higher valuation of the company, and allows many Canadian companies to expand their businesses through acquisitions in the United States.

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March 2006
Going Public: A guide for European Companies to listing on the U.S. Securities Markets

Firm:
NASDAQ

Overview:
This Going Public guide, published by NASDAQ, will help companies across Europe to understand what is required at every stage of the listing process – and what roles are played by the organisations most closely involved.

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Mergers & Acquisitions
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October 2008
Mid-market M&A in Russia Roundtable Discussion

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne Virtual Dataroom is pleased to present the Mid-market M&A in Russia Roundtable Discussion report. Gain insight on mid-market trends, top deals, tax/legal issues and more from key stakeholders at the forefront of Russian M&A.

Download English Version

Download Russian Version

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September 2008
M&A Podcast: Infrastructure

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
In this edition four leading dealmakers from across the globe discuss M&A and investment prospects in the Infrastructure sector.

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July 2008
Inside the Consumer Sector

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne Virtual Dataroom is proud to sponsor the second in a series of M&A podcasts with mergermarket. The aim of these podcasts is to share the deal making expertise of leading M&A advisory experts.

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June 2008
Inside the Media Sector

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne Virtual Dataroom is proud to sponsor the second in a series of M&A podcasts with mergermarket. The aim of these podcasts is to share the deal making expertise of leading M&A advisory experts.

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June 2008
Dataroom Whitepaper: Best Practices for Online Due Diligence

Author(s):
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
Download a comprehensive overview of the Best Practices for Online Due Diligence, and how to choose your VDR partner.

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June 2008
Global Cross-Border M&A Forecast

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne Virtual Dataroom is pleased to present this report by mergermarket. Dealmakers in Europe and North America were interviewed for their perspective on the current economic conditions and the impact on cross-border activity in the coming year, both for strategic and financial buyers.

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook

September 2007
The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook – A Practical Guide to Negotiated Transactions

Author(s):
Diane Holt Frankle, Stephen A. Landsman, Jeffrey J. Greene

Firm:
DLA Piper

Overview:
A valuable resource that walks the reader through the entire M&A process.

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February 2007
Expedite M & A Diligence with Bowne Virtual Dataroom™

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc

Overview:
An introduction to virtual data rooms, their benefits and applications including a presentation and demonstration of Bowne Virtual Dataroom.

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Private Equity / Venture Capital
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March 2009
European Private Equity in Review

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne is pleased to present the full year 2008 edition of European Private Equity in Review. This comprehensive report highlights the latest trends within the European private equity market, covers activity across various industry sectors, and provides analysis of buyout and exit trends for the full year 2008.

Download

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March 2009
North American Private Equity in Review

Author(s):
mergermarket

Overview:
Bowne is pleased to present the full year 2008 edition of North American Private Equity in Review. This comprehensive report highlights the latest trends within the North American private equity market, covers activity across various industry sectors, and provides analysis of buyout and exit trends for the full year 2008.

Download

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September 2007
Venture Capital: A Practical Guidebook for Business Owners, Managers and Advisors

Author(s):
Daniel H. Aronson

Firm:
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP

Overview:
This GUIDEBOOK is intended as an introduction to the process of finding and securing institutional venture capital funding for an early-stage or emerging business, as well as a primer and refresher course for more seasoned companies and managers that continue to seek equity funding. While not an exhaustive treatment of the subject, it is designed to provide practical information and helpful pointers to entrepreneurs, owners, managers, and advisors on their journey to source, negotiate, document, and close one or more equity funding rounds with sophisticated investors.

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Compliance
Canadian Securities Regulation
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April 2009
Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada – First Edition

Author(s):
Patricia M. Johnston LL.B., Q.C.

Overview:
A valuable resource that walks the reader through the M & A process in Canada.

Download
Hardcopy offer.

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March 2008
Going Public in Canada

Author(s):
Patricia M. Johnston LL.B., Q.C.

Overview:
An overview of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process in Canada.

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Hardcopy offer.

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March 2008
Raising Capital in Canada

Author(s):
Patricia M. Johnston LL.B., Q.C.

Overview:
Discusses a number of mechanisms by which an issuer can raise funds, either while it is still private or after it has gone public.

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Hardcopy offer.

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March 2008
Reporting Issuer Obligations in Canada

Author(s):
Patricia M. Johnston LL.B., Q.C.

Overview:
Summary of the main timely and continuous disclosure requirements in Canada.

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Hardcopy offer.

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October 2005
Securityholder Meeting and Proxy Solicitation Requirements in Canada

Author(s):
Patty Johnston

Overview:
An aid to organizing and scheduling your public company's annual meeting in Canada.

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Hardcopy offer.

EDGAR/SEDAR
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December 2008
2009 EDGAR/SEDAR Calendar & Schedules

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
A full-color, complimentary calendar featuring 2009 EDGAR & SEDAR filing deadlines, holidays and regulatory peak periods. The calendar will be useful throughout the year as you plan for and execute your 2009 compliance filings.

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August 2006
EDGAR In a Nutshell

Overview:
An overview of the EDGAR filing process, including basic filing issues, new filing formats and procedures, filing fees, test and live filings, and exemptions.

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February 6, 2006
EDGAR Filer Manual Volumes I and II

Overview:
Download a PDF version of each volume. Each contains a hyperlinked table of contents to quickly find the filing information you need.

eProxy
Notice and Access – What Does eProxy Mean to Me?

September 2007
Notice and Access — What Does eProxy Mean to Me?

Author(s):
Jonathan G. Katz

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc

Overview:
This white paper discusses the SEC published Final Rules permitting electronic distribution of Proxy Materials, and the wide array of compliance choices issuers now face.

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eProxy Podcast on current SEC Developments and Final eProxy Rules

August 2007
eProxy Podcast on current SEC Developments and Final eProxy Rules (Notice and Access)

Author(s):
Jonathan G. Katz

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc

Overview:
A Podcast that discusses amended rules that build on the Voluntary Notice and Access Model in effect July 1, 2007. The rule is the Universal Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.

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E-delivery of Proxy Materials

April 2007
E-delivery of Proxy Materials

Author(s):
Jonathan G. Katz

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc

Overview:
This white paper discusses the SEC adopted Final Rules permitting electronic distribution of Proxy Materials.

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Securities Regulation & Disclosure
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January 2009
2009 Annual Meeting Handbook

Author(s):
Joshua Ford Bonnie - Partner, Vincent Pagano Jr. - Partner & LeAnn S. Leutner - Associate

Firm:
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Overview:
The 2009 Annual Meeting Handbook: A Practical Guide for Directors and Executives provides an overview of some of the laws, regulations and listing standards governing the conduct of annual meeting and the disclosures that U.S. public companies must furnish their shareholders in connection with annual meetings.

Download a complimentary PDF of the 2009 Annual Meeting Handbook.
Complimentary Hardcopy offer.

Download Sample D&O Questionnaire

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October 2008
S.E.C. Division of Enforcement Manual

Author(s):
Securities and Exchange Commission

Overview:
On October 6, 2008 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission posted on its website an operating manual for its Division of Enforcement. This represents the first time, since the creation of the Division of Enforcement in 1971, that the SEC has published a single document containing the internal policies and procedures that SEC staff follow when conducting investigations.

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March 2008
Audit Committee Guide - Fourth Edition

Author(s):
Arthur H. Bill

Firm:
Foley & Lardner LLP

Overview:
Rules and regulations affecting the responsibilities, composition and activities of the audit committee.

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August 2006
Executive Compensation Disclosure: Final Rule

Overview:
An aid to preparing for additional executive compensation disclosure commencing 60 days after the final rules are published in the Federal Register for Form 8-K items and for Form 10-K and proxy statement disclosures related to companies with fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2006.

Download PDF - 1.67MB

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February 2006
The Public Company Handbook - Third Edition

Author(s):
Stewart M. Landefeld, Andrew B. Moore, and Jens M. Fischer

Firm:
Perkins Coie

Overview:
Obligations of a public company under the U.S. securities laws.

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July 2005
Securities Offering Reform: Final Rule

Author(s):
Foreword by David B.H. Martin

Firm:
Covington & Burling – Foreword and Securities Client Advisory

Overview:
An aid to preparing for practice under the SEC's recently adopted securities offering reform rules, effective December 1, 2005.

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SEC 8-K Filing Update (Webinar)

Overview:
“Real-time” Disclosure: Nuances and complexities inside the new regulation.

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Rules and Regulations of the Securities & Exchange Commission (Red Box)

Overview:
The Red Box, now published by Aspen Publishers, is a complete, individual booklet library of securities laws and regulations with current amended '33, '34, '35, '39, and '40 Acts and regulations, including separate proxy rules and SEC forms booklets. Order from Aspen Publishers or call 1-877-529-5427.

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Securities Act Handbook (Appeal Handbook)

Overview:
The Red Box, now published by Aspen Publishers, is a complete, individual booklet library of securities laws and regulations with current amended '33, '34, '35, '39, and '40 Acts and regulations, including separate proxy rules and SEC forms booklets. Order from Aspen Publishers or call 1-877-529-5427.

XBRL
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February 2009
XBRL Final Mandate for Operating Companies - Plain English Summary

Author(s):
Robert Blake

Overview:
Our “Plain English” summary of the SEC's XBRL Final Mandate for Operating Companies highlights key points that will help you quickly understand the impact of the mandate on your company's XBRL requirements.

Download

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December 2008
XBRL Podcast: Summary and Review of the SEC's Mandate

Author(s):
Robert Blake

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
On December 17, 2008 the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized the amendment requiring companies and mutual funds to file financial disclosures in XBRL.

Download

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June 2008
XBRL 101 Webcast: Getting ready for the SEC Mandate on XBRL for Mutual Funds

Overview:
A webcast discussing the proposed rules regarding a Mutual Funds XBRL mandate effective December 31, 2009.

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May 2008
Don't Panic! A Webcast on XBRL & Preparing for the SEC Mandate

Author(s):
Ted F. Uehlinger, Wayne Boston, and Rob Blake

Overview:
A webcast of a discussion on the proposed rules regarding an XBRL mandate effective December 15, 2008.

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February 2008
XBRL: The Dawn of a New EDGAR

Author(s):
Rob Blake

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
This white paper provides an overview and analysis of XBRL®, the business reporting technology that signals the transformation of a significant portion of the corporate disclosure process in the ever-changing world of U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) compliance filing. XBRL, or eXtensible Business Reporting Language, is a globally-accepted reporting standard changing the way companies and regulators across the world are disclosing and collecting financial data. In its most complete implementation, XBRL harnesses the power of computers in ways that release both the numeric and textual disclosure beyond the boundaries of the printed page.

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July 2006
An Examination of XBRL and Its Relationship to the Mutual Fund Industry

Firm:
Bowne & Co., Inc.

Overview:
This brief paper explains the basics of XBRL and its possible impact on the mutual fund industry. It also examines who might benefit, and how, from the implementation of XBRL and what issues must be resolved before there can be any widespread use or reliance on this emerging technology.

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