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Overview

Over 3,000 corporations have adopted the benefit corporation governance model, Delaware's statute is now being used by many well-known corporations backed by well-known private investors, and the model is beginning to make its way into the public markets.  By using Delaware's benefit corporation model,  companies can align their governance structure with their mission, in order to create long term value for all stakeholders, including stockholders. 

Frederick H. Alexander and Holly Ensign-Barstow of B Lab will address: 

  • Why there is a need for a new corporate governance structure
  • The key three elements of the new structure
  • The statutory limits on litigation under the new structure
  • Why investors remain protected
  • Public market perspectives
  • Important recent changes to Delaware's benefit corporation statute
  • Reporting strategies for benefit corporations

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