VDR Ch. 5: Control Terms of the Term Sheet
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In this episode, we review Chapter 5: Control Terms of the Term Sheet and discuss which activities a company’s board of directors must approve, how long a company should keep control of its board, the difference between a board member and board observer, and negotiating a threshold for protective provisions.
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