TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape remains a key area of focus for business and legal professionals, reflecting the broader economic climate and regulatory trends. For eDiscovery specialists, understanding the ebb and flow of M&A activity is critical in navigating the complexities of compliance, investigations, and litigation. The most recent statistics from the Premerger Notification Office offer valuable insight into current M&A activity, providing a useful benchmark for

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Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A recent Grant Thornton survey asked dealmakers about how the US presidential election was affecting their M&A activity.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The UK government has released its latest annual report on the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The report outlines key trends, statistics, and developments within the NSI regime, which empowers the government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions that may pose national security risks.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Queensway, Gibraltar, September 13th, 2024, Chainwire In the ever-evolving world of Web3, news and trends spread quickly, often leading to price volatility caused by unexpected events or regulatory shifts. With the constant influx of information, it has become essential for traders to filter out noise and focus on reliable data.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

CMA fears customers least able to afford mobile services would be most affected by deal A proposed merger between the telecoms companies Vodafone and Three in the UK could lead to higher mobile bills for tens of millions mobile customers, the UK competition watchdog has warned. Announcing the provisional findings of its investigation into the deal, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was particularly concerned that those customers least able to afford mobile services would be mos

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to the September issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The hedge fund veteran discussed his outlook for the Federal Reserve and his bullish view on gold.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Patience is proving to be a virtue for a private equity industry that began 2024 sitting on more than 28,000 portfolio companies valued at more than $3 trillion, according to a report by Bain & Company, as average hold periods extend markedly beyond the traditional three- to five-year horizon.

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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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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Owner Stephen Ross is talking to private equity firms after the N.F.L. changed the rules on what types of investors can buy into the league.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In M&A purchase agreements, the parties may stipulate certain non-judicial means for dealing with claims under the agreement (e.g., arbitration or mediation). These ADR provisions will govern how disputes between the parties are to be handled. Originally Published in Bloomberg Law.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Wall Street firm reaffirmed its bullish stance on the stock amid an anticipated boost in scale and monetization next year.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

One of the foundational provisions negotiated in almost every European leveraged loan agreement is the “Change of Control” definition and associated clauses. This provision is crucial because it directly impacts the risk profile of the loan from the lender’s perspective.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced September 11, 2024 as the effective date of two rules initially adopted in the agency’s Team Telecom Process Reform Report and Order.

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Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cisco Defense Orchestrator Sandbox allows you to interact with the CDO dashboard and API. You can have access to Cisco AI Assistant UI as well as the AI Assistant API.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Pre-Closing Notice or Consent: If signed by Governor Newsom, Assembly Bill 3129 (AB 3129) will mandate that, starting January 1, 2025, certain healthcare investors provide a 90-day written notice to, or obtain consent from, the California Attorney General (AG) before proceeding with transactions involving specific healthcare facilities and providers.

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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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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

BGC Group has set the date for the launch of its new futures exchange, FMX Futures Exchange. Backed by the likes of Bank of America, Barclays, Citadel Securities, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Jump Trading Group, Morgan Stanley, Tower Research Capital, and Wells Fargo the new venue is set to go live on 23 September. The new venue is intending to rival the behemoths that dominate the futures trading venue sphere, namely CME Group, ICE, and Cboe global Markets.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement, whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement, typically contains representations and warranties made by the seller with respect to the target company. Representations and warranties not only provide information to the buyer, but also operate to allocate risk as between the buyer and seller with respect to the matters covered by the representations and warranties.

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Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

AIOps, powered by AI, transforms IT operations, revolutionizing industries and driving operational excellence. Are you ready to lead the charge?

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Merger and acquisition (M&A) purchase agreements generally include indemnification provisions, pursuant to which any given party (indemnitor) agrees to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the other party or parties (indemnitees) from specified claims or damages. These typically include claims arising from a breach of the indemnitor's representations and warranties or covenants set forth in the purchase agreement, or with respect to other specific matters.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When you decide to sell your business, it is likely you will generate interest from various types of buyers. Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. The more you understand about the different deal structures a PE group might present and the potential outcomes post-transaction, the better equipped you will be to evaluate these offers.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By Anushree Ashish Mukherjee and Anjana Anil (Reuters) – Gold market bulls are locking in bullion prices surging to fresh records, with a milestone of $3,000 per ounce coming into focus, fired up by monetary easing by major central banks and a tight U.S. presidential election race. Spot gold reached a historic high of $2,572.

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Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As you might have already seen this quarter, we are committed to moving forward with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) movement that Cisco is prioritizing. A type of Evolution that is going to require each of us to leave a mark as we work together to stay relevant, innovative, and competitive.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you’re a seller who is evaluating the opportunity to partner with a private equity investor, it’s essential to understand the various characteristics of private equity funds that might be interested in your business. This blog will offer a high-level overview of the distinguishing factors and potential post-transaction outcomes that you should keep in mind when comparing offers from private equity groups.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By Angeliki Koutantou and Kate Abnett ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Greece’s prime minister has asked the EU to urgently respond to soaring power prices in central and eastern Europe, which Athens said are being exacerbated by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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