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Yuval Lazi Lecturing at TAU Student Union Entrepreneurship Program
Yuval Lazi, a partner in our Corporate Department, will lecture today to the participants of the Tel Aviv University Student Union's Elite Entrepreneurship Program on shareholder agreements and startups' Cinderella stories.
Lecture on Economic Enforcement to IZUN - Jewish and Arab Influential Directors
Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured today on economic enforcement at the IZUN - Jewish and Arab Influential Directors program, part of the NPO Jasmine. Jasmine promotes businesses owned by Jewish and Arab women.
Ethemba Capital Selling Control in Avgol to Indorama Ventures
Our firm is representing British private equity firm Ethemba Capital in its sale of control in Israeli company Avgol Nonwoven Industries Ltd. to Indorama Ventures Spain S.L., a chemical manufacturer whose shares are traded on the Thai stock exchange. The price of the sale is valued at NIS 1.7 billion.
Check-Cap Ltd. Completes Public Offering on NASDAQ
Barnea represented the US underwriter H.C. Wainwright Co., LLC in the public offering transaction issued by Check-Cap Ltd. via a prospectus on NASDAQ. Check-Cap Ltd. raised $20.2 million in gross proceeds, including in the exercise of an overallotment option, in shares and warrants. Check-Cap Ltd., an Israeli clinical-stage medical diagnostics company, is developing C-Scan®, a capsule-based system for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening.
Barnea Represented ADM Capital in Investment in Israeli Startup Rootility
Barnea represented ADM Capital, a UK-based investment fund, in an investment round in the Israeli plant-breeding startup Rootility.
Israel's Privacy Protection Regulations
Adv. Asaf Shalev was interviewed by Mamon, Yediot Ahronot's financial supplement, about the new privacy and information security regulation coming into force in Israel today. This regulation sets a new standard for the protection of personal information in databases.
Micky Barnea Addresses Challenges of Late-Stage Startups
Managing Partner Micky Barnea is speaking today at the IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator on the issues facing late-stage startup companies.
IFF to Buy Israel's Frutarom
Our firm represented International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in its acquisition of Frutarom, the Israeli flavors and ingredients maker, for USD 7.1 billion.
Israel Tax Authority demands NIS 156m from eBay
Adv. Harel Perlmutter was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA, following the reveal of eBay Inc. that the Israel Tax Authority is demanding NIS 156.6 million in additional taxes from the company for the 2010-2015 tax years.
Barnea Hosts Group of Japanese Investors
A group of Japanese investors are visiting our firm today to meet with startup companies.
Hosting a Group of Indian Investors
Barnea is hosting today a group of Indian investors for a series of meetings with startup companies.
What Is the GDPR Revolution and How to Prepare for It?
Our Head of the firm's Internet Department, was interviewed by TheMarker about the introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the way it will influence Israeli companies. He commented that a company looking to issue stocks, be sold to a European company, or raise an investment will increase its chances and value if it complies with GDPR.
Seminar on How TASE Can Spur Growth of Kibbutz Industry
Barnea, BDO Israel, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) are hosting today a seminar on the accounting and legal aspects of issuing collective companies on the TASE.
Dr. Zvi Gabbay Interviewed on ADR's petition to the District Court for Economic Affairs
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Market Department, was interviewed by TheMarker following a petition submitted by ADR through our firm to the District Court for Economic Affairs in respect of the Israel Securities Authority's decision requiring the company to publish a prospectus. ADR offers the public a unique investment channel - insurance policies of older American citizens.
Hosting Taasiyeda Participants for Lecture on Startup Essentials
Our firm is hosting today the participants of Taasiyeda, an education program founded by the Manufacturers Association of Israel, for a seminar on founders' agreements, IP, and tax issues.
Seminar on EU Privacy Protection Regulations
Our firm is hosting today the participants of the IBM Alpha Zone Acceleration Program for a seminar on the EU's new privacy protection regulations.
Kibbutz-Owned Companies Prefer the Investment of Private Funds
Micky Barnea, our Managing Partner, was interviewed by Globes on kibbutz-owned companies' transition from launching IPOs on the stock exchange to seeking investments from private equity funds.
Spinoff May Trigger Tax Bill for Bezeq, Israel's Telecom Giant
Adv. Harel Perlmutter was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA on the possible governmental decision to force Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp. to sell its infrastructure holdings in an effort to boost competition in the sector. This move may be considered a taxable event.
Barnea Represented Greenyard Fresh in Acquisition of Mor International
Our firm represented Greenyard Fresh, a global market leader of fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, in the acquisition of 49% of Mor International.
Barnea Represents TAU Ventures, Tel Aviv University Early Stage Start Up Investment Venture Capital Fund
Our firm is representing TAU Ventures, the first venture capital fund established by a university in Israel.