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US Capital Markets Midyear Report: The Revival of IPOs and a Possible Turning Point

JD Supra: Mergers

capital markets’ resilience and ability to adapt, IPOs, debt markets and mergers and acquisitions (and related financings) have shown substantial increases over 2023. As a testament to the U.S.

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Recent SEC Rules and Guidance Impose New Obligations on SPACs and Reverse Mergers

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 24, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and other shell companies. By: Mintz - Securities & Capital Markets The new rules are effective on July 1, 2024.

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Dual Track Reboot: Five Key Considerations for Supercharging Your Life Science Company Exit

JD Supra: Mergers

There have been 44 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the US stock markets in 2024 thus far, many of which continue to trade at a premium to their initial offering price, demonstrating the strength and buoyancy of current public markets. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Partnership Interests as Tax-Advantaged Currency in REIT Portfolio Transactions - November 30th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

JD Supra: Mergers

Equity REITs seeking to grow assets face a challenging interest rate environment and tepid equity capital markets for funding portfolio acquisitions.

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SANUWAVE Health, Inc., a Leading Provider of FDA Approved Next-Generation Wound Care Products, Enters into a Merger Agreement with Sweat Equity Partners and Mercury Life Sciences-affiliated SEP Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-Listed Company

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OTCQB: SNWV) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with SEP Acquisition Corp. Upon closing, the combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SNWV”. · SANUWAVE Health Inc. Nasdaq: SEPA).

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The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part one: Major acquisitions, senior appointments and exchange outages

The TRADE

This came amidst a near-constant stream of mergers and acquisitions across both the sell- and buy-side this calendar year. Following the acquisition, the business will continue to be led by Jack Seibald and Michael Rosen. billion acquisition of Cowen in March – following an initial announcement in August 2022.

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Market Power, Not Consumer Welfare: A Return to the Foundations of Merger Law

The Harvard Law School Forum

Section 7 of the Clayton Act prohibits mergers and acquisitions where “the effect may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly.” The statute plainly does not say that mergers that substantially lessen competition are nevertheless permitted if they advance efficiency or lower prices. more…)

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