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Australian Government consults on merger reform

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Australian Government has commenced consultation on options to reform Australia's merger regime, including a shift to a mandatory suspensory regime. Businesses have until 19 January 2024 to respond to the consultation. By: White & Case LLP

Consulting

Consulting Government Mergers Business

Five things you need to know about the latest Panel consultation

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 26, 2024

On 24 April 2024, the Takeover Panel published a consultation paper, PCP 2024/1, which proposes to narrow the scope of the companies to which the Takeover Code (Code) applies.

Consulting

Consulting Capital Trading Securities

DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On 6 November 2024, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport ("DCMS") published a consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age.

Media

Media Consulting Mergers

The Role of Private Equity Consulting in Portfolio Company Growth Strategies

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. Private equity consulting firms go beyond traditional advisory services by providing value-added services to their clients.

Private Equity

Private Equity Consulting Portfolio Equities

New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

Investors

All together now: Post-acquisition compliance program integration

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 31, 2024

In a perfect world, the chief ethics and compliance officer and the ethics and compliance team would be part of the deal team early on, consulted in “go or no-go” decisions, and have a seat at the table throughout the process. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and compliance are often overlooked.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting Corporation

New PRC Company Law – Consultation Draft Clarifies Capital Contribution Requirements

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Following the introduction of amendments to the PRC Company Law (New Company Law), there were a number of uncertainties surrounding various issues including contribution of the Registered Capital.

Capital

Capital Consulting

Australia’s proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds announced

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The thresholds for Australia's proposed mandatory and suspensory regime have been released and will be open for public consultation until 20 September 2024. By: White & Case LLP

Mergers

Mergers Consulting Government IT

Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront

PE Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront appeared first on PE Hub. Headquartered in Miami, Neoris is a global digital accelerator.

Consulting

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 this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will explore the challenges regional and community banks have faced in implementing tailored credit card programs with flexible payment options as a tool to attract and retain the next generation of customers.

Bank

FTC and DOJ Issue Final Merger Guidelines That Expand Reviews and Limit Combinations

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

After "an extensive public consultation process" since late July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Dec. 18, 2023, jointly announced the release of final Merger Guidelines that would significantly expand the number and types of transactions subject to antitrust challenge.

Mergers

Mergers Consulting Trading

H.I.G. buys CHA Consulting Inc

PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2024

buys CHA Consulting Inc appeared first on PE Hub. The seller was First Reserve. The post H.I.G.

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ESMA publishes first consultation on Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation

The TRADE

JULY 12, 2023

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first consultation package on the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, inviting feedback from stakeholders by 20 September. This first consultation package is an important milestone for ESMA in the implementation of the MiCA framework.

Consulting

Consulting Financial Services Trading IT

Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

Cisco: M&A

JULY 9, 2024

Beate's Cisco journey began with an internship in Australia, introducing her to a world of career opportunities, and a consulting engineer role in her home of Norway.

Engineering

Engineering Consulting

Grant Avenue recaps life sciences and healthcare consultancy CREO

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post Grant Avenue recaps life sciences and healthcare consultancy CREO appeared first on PE Hub. Clearsight Advisors served as financial advisor to CREO while Crosstree Capital Partners served as financial advisor to Grant Avenue.

Consulting

Consulting Healthcare Capital

M&A Advisor Names Align a 2024 “Consulting Firm of the Year” Finalist

Align Business Advisory Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Align Business Advisory Services has been named a finalist in the prestigious “Consulting Firm of the Year” category. Read More » The post M&A Advisor Names Align a 2024 “Consulting Firm of the Year” Finalist appeared first on Align BA.

M&A

M&A Consulting Advisory Business

Takeover Panel Consults on Narrowing Scope of Companies Subject to Code

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 1, 2024

Overview- The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “Code”) contains a number of traps for the unwary, not least that it can extend to unlisted companies or companies with overseas listings, with seemingly limited nexus to the UK public markets. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

Consulting

Consulting Mergers IT

HGGC invests in Rimkus Consulting Group

PE Hub

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post HGGC invests in Rimkus Consulting Group appeared first on PE Hub. Existing minority investor Century Equity Partners and the Rimkus management team will be rolling significant equity into the transaction.

Consulting

Consulting Investment Equities Investors

Sentinel Capital acquires strategy and consulting firm MPG

PE Hub

JANUARY 16, 2024

The post Sentinel Capital acquires strategy and consulting firm MPG appeared first on PE Hub. MPG was founded in 2002.

Consulting

Consulting Capital

Aquiline Capital-backed SageView snaps up Palmer Retirement Consulting

PE Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Aquiline Capital-backed SageView snaps up Palmer Retirement Consulting appeared first on PE Hub. Based in Newport Beach, California, SageView is a financial advisor.

Consulting

Consulting Capital

Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity

PE Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hastings acquired Celerity Consulting Group in 2021 and added on Clear Path earlier in 2023. The post Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity appeared first on PE Hub.

Utilities

Utilities Consulting Equities

Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. Developing an M&A playbook is typically a challenging and time-consuming task, regardless of whether it is done internally or with consultants.

M&A

M&A Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation

The Dékuple Group acquires a majority stake in the consulting agency Le Nouveau Bélier, asserting its expertise in advertising strategy for Retail

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Dékuple Group acquires a majority stake in the consulting agency Le Nouveau Bélier, asserting its expertise in advertising strategy for Retail.

Consulting

Consulting Retail IT

Australian Government Proposes Monetary and Market Share Thresholds for Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Australian Government (the Government) opened consultation on Australia’s proposed merger notification thresholds. The Consultation Paper proposes a notification regime that consists of four different thresholds—two based on monetary thresholds and two based on market concentration. By: K&L Gates LLP

Government

Government Mergers Consulting Shares

UK Government Consults on Changes to Application of National Security and Investment Act

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The UK government recently issued a Call for Evidence seeking input from stakeholders regarding potential changes to how it enforces the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA), which enables the UK government to scrutinise certain investments in the United Kingdom on national security grounds.

Government

Government Securities Investment Consulting

Investing in Fintechs – Navigating the UK Regulatory Approval Process

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consider feedback to their consultation on guidance regarding the UK change-in-controller regime (consultation paper 25/23), we provide a refresher on how the current rules apply to fintech investors, changes on the horizon and what that may mean for fintech investment (..)

Investment

Investment Consulting Investors

Monday's analyst calls: JPMorgan Chase gets downgraded, consulting stock is a buy

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A banking giant and a consulting company were among the stocks being talked about by analysts on Monday.

Consulting

Consulting Stock Bank Banking

Godspeed Capital-backed Crimson Phoenix snaps up IT solutions firms TekMasters and Seaford Consulting

PE Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The post Godspeed Capital-backed Crimson Phoenix snaps up IT solutions firms TekMasters and Seaford Consulting appeared first on PE Hub. Crimson Phoenix is an intelligent, AI/ML and data analytics platform.

Consulting

Consulting Capital IT

SFC’s Proposed Changes for Privatisation of Hong Kong’s Real Estate Investment Trusts

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 4, 2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a consultation paper on 28 March 2024 proposing a statutory scheme of arrangement and compulsory acquisition mechanism for real estate investment trusts (REITs). By: Mayer Brown

Investment

Investment Consulting Acquisitions Securities

[Audio] Episode 338 -- Deep Dive into the Deere SEC FCPA Case

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Deere's bribery scheme involved its Thailand subsidiary, Wirtgen Thailand, and various improper payments to government officials, including cash, sham consulting fees, extravagant “factory visit” trips to foreign. The SEC's recent settlement with Deere & Company for $9.9 By: The Volkov Law Group

Entertainment

Entertainment Hospitality Consulting Government

Second Circuit Adopts "Transfer-by-Transfer" Approach to Bankruptcy Code's Safe Harbor for Securities Contracts Payments

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

FTI Consulting, Inc., The scope of the Bankruptcy Code's "safe harbor" shielding certain securities, commodity, or forward-contract payments from avoidance as fraudulent transfers has long been a magnet for controversy, particularly after the U.S. Supreme Court suggested (but did not hold) in Merit Mgmt.

Securities

Securities Financial Institution Consulting Banking

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: TPG to Acquire Crowe

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

TPG has announced it will acquire a majority stake in Crowe Healthcare Consulting from Crowe LLP. Crowe LLP, with its corporate headquarters in Chicago, is a global public accounting, consulting and technology firm. By: McGuireWoods LLP

Healthcare

Healthcare Private Equity Consulting Equities

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

Benchmark International

JULY 2, 2024

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

Consulting

Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Mergers

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

Benchmark International

JULY 1, 2024

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

Consulting

UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 25, 2024

On 24 April 2024, the UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) published Public Consultation Paper 2024/1 (the PCP), which proposes a significant change to the applicability of the UK Takeover Code (the Code), by narrowing the scope of companies to which the Code applies. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Consulting

Navigating the North Sea: NSTA Releases New Guidance to Streamline M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Publication of the Guidance followed a consultation launched on 28 March 2023 inviting industry feedback from licensees, infrastructure owners and potential future investors. By: Bracewell LLP

M&A

M&A Consulting Investors

Arkansas Environmental Service Firms: Terracon Acquires Harbor Environmental, Inc.

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2024

Terracon describes itself as a consulting engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities geotechnical materials services and has more than 6,000 employees in more than 175 locations. Terracon has acquired Little Rock, Arkansas environmental service firm Harbor Environmental, Inc.

Engineering

Engineering Consulting

Liquidnet names new trade coverage and execution consultant for New York desk

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Liquidnet has appointed Amanda Lee Volk as trade coverage/execution consultant for its New York desk. The post Liquidnet names new trade coverage and execution consultant for New York desk appeared first on The TRADE.

Consulting

Consulting Trading Asset Management Sale

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between TMCADD Consulting & Services, LLC and NV5 Global, Inc.

Benchmark International

JULY 1, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of TMCADD Consulting & Services, LLC dba myBIMteam by NV5 Global, Inc. Nasdaq: NVEE).

Consulting

Consulting Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers

Takeover Panel Response on the Application of the Takeover Code

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Takeover Code (the “Code”) has published its response to its consultation on the application of the Code and is adopting the amendments previously proposed in PCP 2024/1 subject to some modifications. The changes will take effect on 3 February 2025 and transitional arrangements will run for two years until 2 February 2027.

Consulting

Consulting IT

Financial Accounting and Reporting for SPACs: Expert Tip

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Here are highlights from my conversation with Jenn Calabrese and Alison Yablonowitz of Calabrese Consulting, a leading accounting and financial reporting services firm in the SPAC market. We’ll focus on some things SPAC issuers and deal teams are doing differently for this SPAC 4.0 By: Woodruff Sawyer

Accountant

Accountant Financial Statement Consulting

Australian merger control reform proposals set to affect deal?making

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Australian Treasury has released a paper to begin consultation on potential merger control reform.

Mergers

Mergers Consulting

Key Takeaways From the 2024 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2024

The conference drew more than 1,000 professionals from private equity funds, senior and mezzanine lenders, and investment banks, as well as C-level executives, consultants and principals in the healthcare industry. McGuireWoods recently held its 20th Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference (HCPE Conference) in Chicago.

Private Equity

Private Equity Healthcare Finance Finance

New Chinese merger control thresholds take effect

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 31, 2024

SAMR had consulted publicly on a Draft Amended Regulation of the State Council on the Threshold for Notification of Concentration of Business Operators (Draft Thresholds Regulation) in June 2022.

Mergers

Mergers Consulting Business

Australian Government consults on merger reform

Five things you need to know about the latest Panel consultation

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DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

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All together now: Post-acquisition compliance program integration

New PRC Company Law – Consultation Draft Clarifies Capital Contribution Requirements

Australia’s proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds announced

Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront

Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

FTC and DOJ Issue Final Merger Guidelines That Expand Reviews and Limit Combinations

H.I.G. buys CHA Consulting Inc

ESMA publishes first consultation on Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation

Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

Grant Avenue recaps life sciences and healthcare consultancy CREO

M&A Advisor Names Align a 2024 “Consulting Firm of the Year” Finalist

Takeover Panel Consults on Narrowing Scope of Companies Subject to Code

HGGC invests in Rimkus Consulting Group

Sentinel Capital acquires strategy and consulting firm MPG

Aquiline Capital-backed SageView snaps up Palmer Retirement Consulting

Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity

Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

The Dékuple Group acquires a majority stake in the consulting agency Le Nouveau Bélier, asserting its expertise in advertising strategy for Retail

Australian Government Proposes Monetary and Market Share Thresholds for Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime

UK Government Consults on Changes to Application of National Security and Investment Act

Investing in Fintechs – Navigating the UK Regulatory Approval Process

Monday's analyst calls: JPMorgan Chase gets downgraded, consulting stock is a buy

Godspeed Capital-backed Crimson Phoenix snaps up IT solutions firms TekMasters and Seaford Consulting

SFC’s Proposed Changes for Privatisation of Hong Kong’s Real Estate Investment Trusts

[Audio] Episode 338 -- Deep Dive into the Deere SEC FCPA Case

Second Circuit Adopts "Transfer-by-Transfer" Approach to Bankruptcy Code's Safe Harbor for Securities Contracts Payments

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: TPG to Acquire Crowe

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge

UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

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Arkansas Environmental Service Firms: Terracon Acquires Harbor Environmental, Inc.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between TMCADD Consulting & Services, LLC and NV5 Global, Inc.

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New Chinese merger control thresholds take effect

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