JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule (Rule) that would significantly change a government contractor’s obligations to recertify its size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts and the effect of such recertifications. The Rule impacts eligibility for set-aside contracts, significantly alters the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the government contracts industry, and could have other unintended downstream consequences.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

What if the key to unlocking true autonomy and advancing artificial intelligence lies in the development of more efficient and intelligent visual sensors? On today's episode of Founder Shares, Charbel Rizk, the visionary founder and CEO of Oculi, discusses the need for a shift towards advanced visual sensors over traditional motion sensors, and shares their potential to revolutionize automation and AI capabilities.

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Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In December 2022, I blogged about the Delaware Supreme Court’s decision in Boardwalk Pipeline Partners v. Bandera Master Fund, (Del. 12/22).

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To date, 2024 has not yet seen the type of mega-merger (Pfizer/Seagen) or level of agency enforcement (Sanofi/Maze or Amgen/Horizon) as 2023. But two notable investigations — one still active — show the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing to closely examine life sciences transactions for both horizontal and vertical concerns.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In all types of business transactions, the parties rely heavily on their own counsel to negotiate business and legal points, and to draft the transaction documentation to reflect the agreed-upon terms. In addition to relying on due diligence on the representations and warranties contained in the transaction document, one party to a business transaction may require a written legal opinion from counsel to another party as a condition to the closing of the transaction.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hedge fund tycoon is also in talks with RedBird IMI to acquire Daily and Sunday Telegraph Business live – latest updates Sir Paul Marshall has sealed a £100m takeover of the Spectator magazine as the backer of GB News completes the next stage of his ambition to control a significant swathe of the UK’s conservative and rightwing media outlets. Marshall, the hedge fund tycoon who already owns the UnHerd website, is also in the running to buy The Daily and Sunday Telegraph with the second round of

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement typically contains representations and warranties made by the seller with respect to the target company. The scope and detail of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and tailored to reflect both the nature of the target and its business, financial condition and operations, but also the relative negotiating strength of the buyer and seller.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

More than a year has passed since the tour agreed to a deal with LIV Golf, but there is some hope an in-person gathering in New York could create momentum.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As we discussed in a prior Alert, parties buying or selling a business must consider how to properly transfer the seller’s contracts to the buyer. Part 42 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) addresses the contract administration and audit services for federal Government contracts.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Apple's high stakes September launch event left some Wall Street analysts unsettled.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Information exchanges and integration planning are a vital component of the due diligence process when companies are considering acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or any other business decision involving another party. However, when a prospective opportunity involves companies who compete with one another or may become competitors in the near future, additional care must be taken to minimize the antitrust risks during each phase of the pre-close process including diligence and integration.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Experiential firm with thriving creative digital agency, sport technology and large-format print divisions is first of many acquisitions in strategy to create a global leader in spatial computing, immersive experiences and artificial intelligence Experiential firm with thriving creative digital agency, sport technology and large-format print divisions is first of many acquisitions in strategy to create a global leader in spatial computing, immersive experiences and artificial intelligence

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By including a jury trial waiver in an M&A purchase agreement, the parties agree to waive their rights to a jury trial in any dispute under the M&A agreement. Jury trial waivers may also extend to disputes under all of the documents related to the M&A transaction (as opposed to the M&A agreement only) or to disputes with respect to the M&A transaction more generally.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Paul Marshall, a multimillionaire founder and investor in upstart conservative media outlets, has bought the right-wing British magazine in a deal worth about $131 million.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Under Delaware law, executives (and former executives) may be entitled to indemnification and advancement from their employer for claims arising in connection with their employment. These rights to indemnification/advancement are generally contractual; they typically arise under the company’s governing documents (e.g., charter, by-laws, or partnership or LLC agreements) or indemnification agreements.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Spectrum Markets and German high-end brokerage sino AG have announced a new partnership to enhance their respective trading offerings. Nicky Maan Through the collaboration, Spectrum Markets is expanding its client reach across Europe to include high-end retail traders while sino clients will benefit from increased trading hours – 24/5 capabilities – for the first time.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Amulet Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of the Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF). GIVF, founded in 1984 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, is a provider of reproductive tissue banking and related reproductive technology services.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FX options e-trading platform Digital Vega and CME Group have launched a new FX options block trading service. The new offering will allow buy-side participants to use existing OTC workflows on Digital Vega’s multi-bank platform Medusa to request quotes and trade blocks of FX options on futures. “Enabling customers to negotiate and trade risk-transfer blocks via Digital Vega’s Medusa platform is an exciting development in the electronification of the FX options market,” said Chris Povey, exec

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For the sixth consecutive year, Dechert is the contributing editor of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Private Equity. The guide, now in its tenth edition, is one of the most comprehensive comparative guides to private equity (PE), serving as a valuable reference source for in-house counsel and international legal practitioners, covering common issues in PE laws and regulations – including structuring matters, governance matters, and transaction terms in 19 jurisdictions.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FINBOURNE Technology has completed a secondary funding round which follows a Series B funding round of £55 million in June this year. Thomas McHugh The secondary funding round brings the total to over £100 million, making it one of the largest series B raises in the UK. The development has enabled six investors to follow-on from their original investment and four additional investors to join the group of firms with a stake in FINBOURNE.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite posted back-to-back gains on Tuesday. Here's what CNBC TV is watching going into Wednesday.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) remains most widely used in equities due to the availability of necessary data and standardisation being most mature in this asset class, asset managers are now increasingly utilising the strategy outside this sphere. Ross Lancaster According to a recent Acuiti report, fixed income and equity derivatives specifically are asset classes where surveyed asset managers confirmed they commonly apply TCA.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

High volume futures commission merchant (FCM), Advantage Futures, has become the latest to migrate its legacy back-office solution to ION’s cleared derivatives trade processing platform, XTP. Francesco Margini The move comes as the FCM sought a solution which could provide extensive automation across clearing and settlement workflows. Joe Guinan, chair and chief executive of Advantage Futures, said: “In the two decades since founding Advantage Futures, we’ve expanded from a small boutique to

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Utilities are outpacing technology in 2024, benefiting from their role in the expansion of artificial intelligence and a growing need for electrical power.

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Financial Times - Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Opaque payment relating to China Renaissance chair Bao Fan leaves auditors wondering how to account for it

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Growth scares keep popping up for investors, but that doesn't mean they need to shift away from high-quality stocks, according to a market strategist.

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