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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

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Everybody has known that for awhile, even without perusing a prospectus. Airbnb convinced travelers to part with 100% of their booking cost up front and then they pay out the required amount to hosts when the stay actually occurs. Additionally Airbnb charges both sides of the booking (guest & host) a separate service fee.

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Insuring Directors And Officers Through M&A And IPO Events

YoungUpstarts

As a result, D&O insurance responds largely to defense costs only, never paying the difference in stock prices. And in the last few years, these cases have prompted D&O insurers to put specific M&A retentions into their policies. Retentions make insurance coverage more affordable by reducing the premium costs.

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