Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At the September 21, 2023 Conference of the Global Investigations Review, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller announced actions by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to further incentivize companies engaged in M&A to prioritize compliance. 14] A similar approach is reflected in recent SEC settlements as well.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 17, 2024

a gaming and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, CA. The acquisition was structured as a sale and purchase between the two companies, in which eWorld has received 100% of 21 Movies and its assets and 21 Moves has received a 70% ownership stake in eWorld Companies.

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GillAgency

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One crucial aspect of M&A process is the consideration of add-backs, which play a significant role in determining a company’s true earnings potential. The goal is to present a more accurate picture of the company’s financial health by eliminating non-recurring or discretionary expenses that might not persist post-acquisition.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

SEOUL, KOREA, and NEW YORK, NY, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Global Star Acquisition Inc. NASDAQ: GLST;GLSTU; GLSTW, "Global Star"), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), led by CEO Anthony Ang, is thrilled to announce that it has entered into a merger agreement with K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K

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Devensoft

JUNE 20, 2023

Corporate development through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an increasingly popular strategy for companies seeking to drive innovation and growth opportunities. It requires a strategic approach to ensure that the benefits of M&A are fully realized. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lehman will leverage his extensive background in business and finance having headed both Nasdaq and NYSE companies, as well as start-up businesses in the media, entertainment, and tech industries. LOS ANGELES, Sept. LOS ANGELES, Sept.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Saregama has acquired a 51.82% stake in the digital entertainment startup Pocket Aces as the oldest Indian music label makes a deeper push into videos. Saregama is paying about $20 million for the 51.82% stake in Pocket Aces and plans to invest an additional $1.8

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Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

Acquisition is a strategy that many businesses use to expand their reach and increase their market share. However, not all acquisitions are created equal. In this review, we will take a closer look at 11 powerful acquisitions that have taken place over the past decade. Here are some of the dos of successful acquisitions: 1.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 24, 2024

The Company is in the process of finalizing the acquisition, facilitating the company’s assumption of full ownership of the logistics operation, brokerage business, licenses and all associated assets.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When Your Wish Can Go Too Far How problematic acquisitions and lack of a clear strategy have left the Mouse feeling trapped By Abigail Iaconis, Capstone Senior Analyst The Walt Disney Corporation has one of the most iconic brand images on Earth. In the world of M&A, we often come across the phrase “serial acquirer”.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 25, 2024

per share in an all-cash transaction (the “Transaction”), representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion for Neo.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

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The Deal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. based ProbablyMonters a potential M&A target. Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment also acquired Savage Game Studios, Repeat.gg and Haven Entertainment Studios Inc.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 2, 2024

May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMC GlobalSat ("FMC"), a leading provider of satellite and wireless connectivity solutions worldwide, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Anuvu’s Maritime, Enterprise, and Government connectivity businesses ("MEG"). Anuvu will retain ownership of its Maritime Entertainment business unit “MTN-TV”.

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The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. TTWO) and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on notice. The California ruling increases Microsoft’s odds of closing the deal, however, and could give other studios greater confidence that they can make acquisitions. META), Amazon.com Inc.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 1, 2024

In the intricate game of mergers and acquisitions, small business owners often find themselves at the forefront of strategic decision-making when considering a transition. Play 1: Know Your Business Inside Out Before entering the M&A arena, sellers must thoroughly understand their own business.

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Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

government shutdown disrupting the market for IPOs, Brexit uncertainty, natural disasters and various other crises, cross-border M&A activity momentum continues. The following 10 key trends are underpinning hyperactivity in global M&A markets and are set to continue to shape deals well into 2019. In July 2018, the U.K.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The acquisition is a smart move for the company since DistroKid users can now power digital, physical and on-demand sales “within the DistroKid ecosystem,” the company noted in its […]

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 5, 2023

(“Solganick”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of another sell-side transaction in its Technology Services M&A practice. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on technology services and software companies.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Marks First Acquisition in Broader Strategy to Acquire Portfolio of Multi-Disciplined Content and Services Companies Addition of Short Form Content.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (basically the PlayStation wing) today announced plans to acquire Audeze, the company has confirmed with TechCrunch. The Orange Country, California-based firm is best known for its high-end headphones, targeted at gamers and audio producers. PlayStation-branded products, however, are almost certain to follow.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

The metaverse market is being heavily promoted and accelerated since the demand is growing higher in both entertainment and gaming industries. Westford, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global metaverse market will attain a value of USD 803.29

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You have probably entertained the idea of selling your company at least once during your tenure as an entrepreneur. If this is your first time exploring the world of mergers and acquisitions, the learning curve can be intimidating. The following content has been updated as of February 2024.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. [1] billion leading the pack.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 10, 2023

Considerations During Negotiation There are also some risks in entertaining a merger with a competitor that need to be discussed and managed before the discussions get too far along. At first, glance, merging with a competitor can seem counterintuitive. After all, most businesses strive to gain an edge over their competitors to succeed.

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Successful Acquisitions

MARCH 15, 2023

He could now entertain offers with confidence because he knew exactly how long he needed to be involved in the business and at what times he would truly start to transition his way out. Brian Goodhart is Capstone’s Director of M&A Advisory Services. to the new position based upon their preferred involvement.

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PCO M&A Specialists

MARCH 8, 2021

In this educational webcast Andrew de la Chapelle, Senior Strategic M&A Consultant and Dan Gordon, Founder of PCO M&A Specialists have a detailed and highly entertaining conversation to help demystify what is required for business owners to maximize their hard work.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

While these are just a handful of reasons why PEs love SaaS companies , it’s no wonder that top PE firms continue to focus on SaaS acquisitions. While these are just a handful of reasons why PEs love SaaS companies , it’s no wonder that top PE firms continue to focus on SaaS acquisitions. The firm employs 93 professionals.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

The companies said that the acquisition will include tech assets, customer relationships (that is, customers using the tools) and engineering, product and go-to-market talent. All of these will be added to RingCentral’s video solutions business, adding events to its existing offerings in meetings, webinars and video “rooms.”

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Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key strategies in today’s business landscape, often dictating a company’s success and market position. Understanding the nuances, benefits, and risks of M&A is crucial for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern business. What is an Acquisition?

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Verizon's big interest in Frontier is its fiber business and the fact that it extends to places that Verizon does not currently cover as well. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 2, 2024

Yahoo is acquiring Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. All rights reserved.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation.

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 4, 2023

Our focus during this phase was on scaling the business through organic growth and an aggressive M&A strategy. Refined Target Audiences As the business organically grew and we added acquisitions to our portfolio, the marketing team needed to refine its target audience and identify our ideal customer profile (ICP) for new segments.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Jeff Lawson, co-founder and recently departed CEO of Twilio, is the proud new owner of satirical online newspaper The Onion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services.

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