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Public Company Watch: October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In the October edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including a recent SEC enforcement sweep, key takeaways stemming from the SEC’s recent adoption of EDGAR Next, two recent Delaware Court rulings regarding earnouts, and more.

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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit

How2Exit

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Director at SRS Acquiom, where he leverages his extensive legal background and a master's in econometrics to provide insights

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The Power of Preferred Stock: A Primer for VC, PE, and Founders

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders. Issued by corporations, preferred stock confers specific rights and privileges — often outlined in the company’s certificate of incorporation — making it distinct from common stock.

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Can I Really Get What I Want?

H. Friedman Search

I want to explore the idea that a lot of potential candidates have but don’t necessarily verbalize. “Can I really get what I want if I make a move to a new company?” The answer is yes… with one qualification being you must know what it is that you are looking for. The What & Why The most important thing that a qualified candidate searching for a new position is they must know (with certainty) what they are seeking and (almost as important) why they are entertaining looking for a new position

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hikes its SiriusXM stake to 32% after Liberty deal

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.

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5 Key Antitrust Takeaways from Holland & Knight's Panel at Nashville Healthcare Sessions 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

2024 has been an eventful year for federal and state antitrust enforcement in healthcare with many in the industry wondering where do we go from here in 2025. Holland & Knight sponsored a breakout panel discussion at the recent Nashville Healthcare Sessions to bring down the temperature and provide an opportunity for the industry to learn about the latest developments directly from current and former federal officials and antitrust professionals.

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The future trading desk is cloud-driven

The TRADE

Cloud was a key focus area within a panel discussion on the next stage of data integration and analysis that took place last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit (FILS), with the advancement said to have the potential to help enhance execution performance. Data has increasingly become available for trading teams, however, as discussed among other panels at the conference, it is only beneficial if clean and appropriate.

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Rich Hall's Proven Strategies to MAXIMIZE Your Business Exit

How2Exit

E249: Rich Hall's Proven Strategies to MAXIMIZE Your Business Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Rich Hall is a seasoned Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and author of "The Exit Planning Journey." He has a robust background in leading businesses through turnaround scenarios and rapid growth. With an extensive career journey that began in Atlanta, Georgia, Rich has been instrumental in transforming small companies to IPO or mergers in record time frames.

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South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what's possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction

CNBC: Investing

The first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. is now connected to the grid, but the industry faces an uncertain future, plagued by high costs.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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AGBA ADVANCES TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE TRILLER MERGER

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AGBA Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AGBA) (“AGBA” or the “Company”) and Triller Corp. (“Triller”), today announced that their merger is expected to close on Monday, October 14, 2024 subject to final Nasdaq approval.

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FTC Finalizes Long-Awaited HSR Overhaul

JD Supra: Mergers

The long-awaited new HSR rules and Form have been released. They go into effect in approximately 90 days (mid-January), unless blocked by a federal judge. Companies engaging in M&A now face increased burdens compared to the previous rules. It could have been worse. Several especially onerous requirements were eliminated from the original proposal made, after many (including Axinn) identified practical consequences and likely challenges to their legality.

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China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses

The New York Times: Banking

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

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Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure

How2Exit

E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Lane has owned and operated various businesses, including banks and wealth management firms.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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This niche AI play is seeing business growth rates that are triple the pace of the data centers

CNBC: Investing

Continued growth is expected from Vertiv, nVent and Modine as investors get excited about the latest AI-driven opportunity in data center cooling.

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Partners who use Cisco Marketing Velocity can generate 5.2x more pipeline

Cisco: M&A

Discover the Reimagined Cisco Marketing Velocity Central! Generate 5.2x more pipeline with our revamped platform, featuring enhanced search, AI tools, streamlined campaigns, and more. Join our Partner Activation contest for exciting prizes!

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The Long Awaited HSR Form and Rules Are Here, and They're Not as Burdensome as Feared

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2023, the FTC and DOJ (the “Agencies”) proposed a new rule that would significantly change the form and instructions for premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“New HSR Form”). That proposal hinted that the New HSR Form would require significantly more detailed information and expand the amount and types of documents included with the filing.

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Infinite Reality Acquires Extended Reality (XR) Leader Zappar, Strengthening the Company’s Immersive Technology Suite

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments

The New York Times: Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

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'That's it?' Morgan Stanley rips Tesla robotaxi event for lack of detail

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street has been fairly hot-and-cold on Tesla stock this year — and its robotaxi unveiling on Wednesday didn't help improve investor sentiment.

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The Next Wave of Service Assurance: Driving Revenue and Customer Experience

Cisco: M&A

An investment in service assurance is expected to deliver operational benefits, but it can also enable market differentiation and new revenue sources. Read how end-customer portals, per-QoS SLA reporting, alerting, and notifications help service providers deliver new, innovative solutions faster, more reliably, and with greater agility for their B2B customers.

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Navigating Executive Compensation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

Many legal and financial challenges related to executive compensation can arise from leadership transitions during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Companies must decide how to treat equity incentives, navigate complex tax implications and manage employment law considerations.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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European T+1 Task Force acknowledges benefits of aligning with UK for transition in H2 2027

The TRADE

The European T+1 Industry Task Force has voiced support for a co-ordinated move to T+1 in the EU, acknowledging the benefits of an aligned approach across the entire European region, including the EEA, the UK and Switzerland. In a new report, the task force stated that this followed a range of views being expressed as to whether the date identified for the UK transition, H2 2027, could also be a feasible implementation date for the EU.

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China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks

The New York Times: Banking

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

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Earnings growth should continue to drive the S&P 500, says UBS

CNBC: Investing

UBS believes that the S&P 500's profit growth in the third quarter could be between 8% to 10%, excluding the energy sector.

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Shaping the Future: Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards

Cisco: M&A

Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards (FFIA)—the hunt for groundbreaking ideas that leverage AI to make a tangible impact. Whether your passion lies in education, sustainability, hybrid work, cybersecurity, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, your innovation could be the game-changer that revolutionizes how we live and work.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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FTC Announces Dramatic Changes to Premerger Notification Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the U.S. Department of Justice (the “Agencies”), announced the most significant changes to the Premerger Notification Rules since the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the “HSR Act) was enacted in 1976. By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Elevating Education: Drucker School of Management and EHL Hospitality Business School Launch a Premier DBA Program

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Strategic Partnership: Drucker School of Management and EHL Launch Cutting-Edge DBA Program Strategic Partnership: Drucker School of Management and EHL Launch Cutting-Edge DBA Program

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As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

The New York Times: Banking

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.

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