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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allkem Limited (ASX: AKE, “ Allkem ” or the “ Company ”) provides an update in relation to the proposed merger of equals between Allkem and Livent Corporation (“ Livent ”) announced to ASX on 10 May 2023 (“ Transaction ”). BRISBANE, Australia, Sept.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s official: the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) has gone into effect January 1, 2024. On December 21, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued its second final rule establishing the framework for access to and protection of beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) pursuant to the CTA.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

Circuit Court of Appeals on June 1, 2023, issued a strong defense opinion in Karp v. First Connecticut Bancorp, a case involving allegations under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act that defendant First Connecticut Bancorp and its directors misled shareholders before the bank’s stock-for-stock merger with People’s United Financial.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco announced the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy for acquirers that uncover wrongdoing at a target company. By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

4, 2023, in remarks delivered to the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ 22nd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy. By: Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

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MAY 28, 2024

times Atrion’s 2023 EBITDA, and the $460 per share price represents a 15% premium to Atrion’s 90-day average daily volume-weighted average stock price. The transaction enterprise value reflects a multiple of 20.2

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JULY 23, 2023

BRISBANE, Australia, July 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allkem Limited (ASX: AKE, “ Allkem ” or the “ Company ”) provides an update in relation to the proposed merger of equals between Allkem and Livent Corporation (“ Livent ”) announced to ASX on 10 May 2023 (“ Transaction ”).

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JANUARY 2, 2024

2023 was a very significant year for every compliance practitioner and compliance program. While there was a paucity of corporate enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), there were significant announcements from the Department of Justice (DOJ) which directly impact compliance professionals and compliance programs.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

On October 4, 2023, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new “Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy” (“M&A Safe Harbor Policy” or “Policy”) for companies that voluntarily self-disclose corporate criminal misconduct to the Department of Justice. By: King & Spalding

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

As part of a continuing and extensive effort this year to update and strengthen Department of Justice (“DOJ”) policies aimed at deterring corporate misconduct, the DOJ announced on October 4, 2023, that it was implementing a new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) (“First Financial”) and SimplyBank. Upon completion of the merger, SimplyBank will merge into First Financial Bank, N.A. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. and DAYTON, Tenn., First Financial will pay $718.38 First Financial will pay $718.38

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JANUARY 25, 2024

On 22 January 2024, the FRC published a revised edition of the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced a new "safe harbor" policy for voluntary self-disclosures in the context of mergers and acquisitions, whereby the Department of Justice will decline to prosecute companies that report criminal misconduct involving recently-acquired businesses.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This quarter, Delaware courts issued several notable opinions in unique contexts. For example, in a rare reversal, the Delaware Supreme Court rejected the Court of Chancery’s use of “judicial notice” of another court’s ruling to grant a motion to dismiss Caremark claims.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 was eventful for both domestic and international cartel enforcers. On October 4, 2023, the Deputy Attorney General announced a safe harbor for merging parties to self-report criminal violations—not just antitrust violations—for up to six months after the transaction closes.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Delaware courts issued a range of decisions this quarter, addressing topics from mootness fees to demand futility. Two key opinions addressed compliance with Delaware statute and court orders.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Pan-European banks, including Mediobanca and Deutsche Bank, seek senior dealmaker bench strength through high profile acquisitions. By: White & Case LLP

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AUGUST 4, 2023

On 19 July 2023, the Department for Business & Trade published draft regulations (the “Regulations”) which will introduce the new corporate reporting reforms that the Government promised with the conclusion of its Restoring Trust in Audit and Corporate Governance review.

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MAY 24, 2023

M&A and shareholder litigation is off to a busy start in 2023, with Delaware courts issuing several interesting opinions.

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MARCH 30, 2024

BEIJING and NEW YORK, March 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CH Auto Technology Corporation Ltd. a Cayman Islands exempted company (“CH Auto”) and CH-Auto Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of CH Auto (“Merger Sub”).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

How do you draft a tax covenant for a corporate sale when the Seller Group is within the scope of a Pillar Two charge? This is an issue that will become increasingly relevant as we approach the Pillar Two start date at the end of 2023. Please see full Publication below for more information. By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage in M&A activity, but it is taking longer to hammer out deal terms.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

After a sluggish 2023 in which global merger and acquisition activity fell almost 20% to $2.87 trillion – the lowest level since 2013 – the question in the corporate world, is: ‘Will M&A roar back in 2024?’. By: Adams and Reese LLP

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MAY 12, 2023

In today's competitive business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a strategic tool for companies to achieve their corporate objectives. So let's explore how M&A can be crucial to attaining corporate strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allkem Limited (ASX: AKE, “ Allkem ” or the “ Company ”) provides an update in relation to the proposed merger of equals between Allkem and Livent Corporation (“ Livent ”) announced to ASX on 10 May 2023 (“ Transaction ”). BRISBANE, Australia, Sept.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GODN) (“Golden Star”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and Gamehaus Inc. As contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Gamehaus will operate through a publicly-traded holding company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. NEW YORK, Sept.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Though 2023 ended in much the same way as it began, with global geopolitical instability and high interest rates, investment in Québec has remained active, particularly in the Montréal area.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL) (“Battalion” or the “Company”) announced today that it had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Fury Resources, Inc. Houston, Texas, Dec.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Safe Harbor Policy to further encourage self-disclosures and provide companies with additional predictability in the M&A context.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The decision will potentially have far-reaching consequences for all Delaware corporations that have a controlling stockholder. The decision will potentially have far-reaching consequences for all Delaware corporations that have a controlling stockholder. By: Morgan Lewis

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JULY 11, 2023

billion merger. Our statement on the mutual request with the CMA for a pause of our appeal in the UK: pic.twitter.com/8Aky2IJjxS — Brad Smith (@BradSmi) July 11, 2023 On Activision Blizzard’s end, these legal developments are a welcome breath of fresh air. gaming companies. Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 4, 2023 at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics' Compliance & Ethics Institute in Chicago, US Deputy Attorney General Lia A. By: Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

This week we cover the following topics: This week we cover the following topics: TPR updates cybersecurity guidance; TPR sets out its expectations on corporate M&A; PPF finalises levy rules for 2024/25; PASA digital Jargon Buster – Generative AI and Large Language Models; Next edition of WNTW: 8 January 2024. By: Allen & Overy LLP

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AUGUST 30, 2023

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined to block the $315 million purchase of Imperial Sugar Company (“Imperial”) by United States Sugar Corporation (“U.S. Sugar”), rejecting the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) claim that the merger would violate antitrust law and increase prices.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative International Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: IOAC, or “IOAC”), formerly a Cayman Island registered blank-check special purpose acquisition company, and Zoomcar, Inc. Bangalore, India and New York, NY, Dec.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carmell Corporation (Nasdaq: CTCX) (“Carmell”), a regenerative care company, today announced the completion of post-merger integration with Flagstaff-based Axolotl Biologix, a profitable regenerative medicine company (“Axolotl”). PITTSBURGH, Sept.

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