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Myra A. Sutanto Shen
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Partner
Tax
Palo Alto

D650-565-3815

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  • Broad Transactional Tax Practice

    Myra counsels public and private companies regarding federal income tax planning for a broad range of corporate transactions, including formations, financings and restructurings, equity offerings, and M&A. 

Myra Sutanto Shen is a tax partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini and the head of the firm's tax practice group. Myra represents technology and life science companies in connection with all aspects of U.S. federal income tax planning.  She has extensive experience advising public and private companies in all corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, IPOs and convertible note offerings, and corporate restructurings. Myra also advises founders, investors, and companies regarding the “qualified small business stock” exemption under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code.  

Myra participates in several firm committees, co-chairs the firm’s Women of Wilson affinity group and is an active participant in the Asian American Affinity Group.

Experience

Myra Sutanto Shen is a tax partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini and the head of the firm's tax practice group. Myra represents technology and life science companies in connection with all aspects of U.S. federal income tax planning.  She has extensive experience advising public and private companies in all corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, IPOs and convertible note offerings, and corporate restructurings. Myra also advises founders, investors, and companies regarding the “qualified small business stock” exemption under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code.  

Myra participates in several firm committees, co-chairs the firm’s Women of Wilson affinity group and is an active participant in the Asian American Affinity Group.

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Wilson Sonsini Advises PacBio on $459 Million Convertible Note Exchange
On November 7, 2024, Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PacBio), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, announced that it entered into a privately negotiated exchange agreement with a holder of PacBio’s remaining outstanding 1.50 percent convertible senior notes due 2028, pursuant to which PacBio will (i) issue $200 million principal amount of its 1.50 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, (ii) issue 20,451,570 shares of PacBio’s common stock, and (iii) make a cash payment in the amount of $50 million in exchange for $459 million principal amount of the 2028 Notes. The exchange transaction is expected to close on or about November 21, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Insider on $500 Million Series E Financing
On November 1, 2024, Insider, a leading AI-native omnichannel experience and customer engagement platform, announced a $500 million Series E funding round led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Insider on the transaction.
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The 40th Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute - a 2-day conference held every November. The 40th Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute on November 4 - 5, 2024 offers a deep dive into key tax topics relevant to high tech companies. This in-person event is designed for tax pros from corporate tax departments, CPA and law firms, the IRS and state tax agencies who deal with high tech businesses. It is held at the Crowne Plaza Cabana in Palo Alto (4290 El Camino Real). The 2024 topics include Pillar 2, international tax developments, equity compensation, R&D capitalization continues, federal tax controversy, ASC 740 updates, AI applications in the tax department, the future of the corporate tax department, and more. We are pleased to have two outstanding keynote presenters to provide the latest on IRS activities and the DC legislative picture. On Monday November 4, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel will speak at lunch. And on Tuesday November 5, Dave Kautter, former Assistant Secretary of Tax Policy at Treasury will speak at lunch.
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The Use of Spinoffs: Tax Strategies to Dispose of Corporate Assets
Understand the requirements of a tax-free spin-off and common pitfalls in tax-free spin-off structuring.
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