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The State AG Report – 11.14.2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •State AGs and DOJ Sick Over Planned Health Care Merger - •Former State Delegate Jones Launches Bid for VA AG - •Arkansas AG Beefs Up Cyber Enforcement Staff; Anchor Joins Kentucky AG Office - •Illinois Settles with DoorDash Over Tipping Practices -.

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What Does It Take to Close a Deal? Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED

How2Exit

E257: What Does It Take to Close a Deal? Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jordan Wagner is the CEO and founder of the Exit Group, a firm specializing in assisting private equity firms and large corporations in acquiring businesses. With a career grounded in experience gained from working at a competitor straight out of college, Jordan has established himself as a seasoned professional in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

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US Bankruptcy Court Establishes Guidelines for “New Value” Plans of Reorganization in Competing Plan Scenarios

JD Supra: Mergers

Introduction - On October 25, 2024, Judge John P. Mastando III of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued a ruling in Eletson Holdings Inc., Case No. 23-10322, pursuant to which he (a) denied confirmation of the debtors’ plan of reorganization because it violated the absolute priority rule and (b) held that the new value exception to the absolute priority rule – that would have enabled the debtors’ existing shareholders to fund and retain their equity in the.

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Practical M&A Treatise: The 2025 Edition is Here!

Deal Lawyers

We recently put the finishing touches on the annual update for the Practical M&A Treatise. This 904-page resource covers a broad range of topics, including the mechanics of an M&A transaction, documentation, disclosure, tax, accounting, antitrust, contractual transfer restrictions, successor liability, antitakeover & fiduciary duties of directors and controlling stockholders.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Institutional Investor Newsletter: 2024 End-of-Year Roundup

JD Supra: Mergers

A recent trend in continuation vehicles involves traditional private equity sponsors serving as the “lead investor” in lieu of, or in addition to, more traditional secondary buyers and institutional investors. This expansion of the buyer universe may have the potential to improve the market for sellers through increased competition.

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Alberta Securities Commission Cease-Trades Retroactive Poison Pill

JD Supra: Mergers

Introduction - On November 6, 2024, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) issued an order that will serve as an important precedent for the review of shareholder rights plans in the wake of the 2016 amendments to Canada’s takeover bid regime. In Re Greenfire Resources Ltd, the ASC allowed an Application to cease-trade a shareholder rights plan (Rights Plan) that had been adopted by Greenfire Resources Ltd.

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Substack’s Bet on Politics Newsletters Leads to Subscriber Growth

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive.

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Successor Withdrawal Liability in Asset Sales: 5 Tips for Employers Before Buying the Assets of a Unionized Company

JD Supra: Mergers

When a New York waste operator took over a waste hauling and recycling contract for Westchester County last year, the successful acquisition of a multimillion-dollar business opportunity turned into a pension liability nightmare. The new contractor was soon blindsided by a $7.5 million withdrawal liability demand – filed by a Teamster pension fund to which the waste hauler had likely never contributed – and became a defendant in collection litigation in federal court.

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Stanley Druckenmiller piled into regional banks and made this healthcare stock his biggest bet

CNBC: Investing

The billionaire investor bought $115 million worth of shares in SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) in the third quarter, making it his seventh biggest holding.

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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 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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[Video] What Does "Cash Free / Debt Free" Mean?

JD Supra: Mergers

Get up to speed with Ramy Shweiky and Mark Seneca on: Negotiable terms when establishing a purchase price How your purchase price is adjusted at closing Examples of debt-like items.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Dan McDermott on Activist Short Attacks

Deal Lawyers

In our latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Dan McDermott.

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[Video] What is Reverse Vesting and What are the Tax Considerations?

JD Supra: Mergers

Listen as Eric Wall and Mark Seneca break down: The re-vesting timeframe The tax treatment of compensation versus deal consideration Tax law supporting favorable tax treatment for sellers.

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – November 2024 Update

JD Supra: Mergers

We have gathered and examined data from AGM Notices published by FTSE 350 companies until November 2024. We have set out the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including the venues of meetings, the arrangements made for Q&As and the varying levels of shareholder engagement being offered. We have also identified the categories of resolutions that received 20% or more dissenting votes at AGMs this year to date.

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BMO sets next year's S&P 500 target at 6,700, or a 14% gain from here

CNBC: Investing

Even as the investment bank expects a 'return to normalcy' year, its forecast still calls for strong gains for the broad market index.

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New AI-Driven Semantic Search and Summarization

Cisco: M&A

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, finding precise and relevant information is crucial. At DevNet, we continuously innovate to enhance the user experience and streamline how our users interact with our platform.

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Goldman Sachs sees this dividend play returning 20% annualized over next four years

CNBC: Investing

Investors may like AT&T for its juicy dividend, but it also has "significant upside" ahead, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

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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What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Dental supply stock rallies on theory RFK's anti-fluoride stance will prompt more dentist visits

CNBC: Investing

Henry Schein shares tracked for their second best day of 2024 on Monday.

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Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

The New York Times: Banking

As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.

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Driving Success Together: Key Takeaways from WebexOne and Partner Summit

Cisco: M&A

Discover Cisco's exciting updates from WebexOne and Partner Summit! From AI-driven solutions to the new Cisco 360 Partner Program, explore how we're driving innovation and growth together. Watch event highlights now!

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU

Global Banking & Finance

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Monday for the signing of an economic partnership agreement with the European Union, saying it would boost cooperation in semiconductors and that as democracies the two sides should be working together.

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People Moves Monday: SEC, big xyt, and Liquidnet

The TRADE

SEC chair Gary Gensler appeared to suggest a departure from the commission in a speech on Thursday through a thinly veiled farewell message. The words came during a speech on 14 November for the Practicing Law Institute’s 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. “It’s been a great honour to serve with them, doing the people’s work, and ensuring that our capital markets remain the best in the world […] I’ve been proud to serve with my colleagues at the SEC who, day in and day out, work to

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4 ways AI and manufacturing workers will collaborate

Growth Business

By Patrycja Sobera on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success As AI becomes essential to business, a new infrastructure for AI computing is critical. The “AI factories” built in the UK and abroad are data centres whose sole purpose is to handle large-scale AI workloads rather than just storing data like a typical data centre. At the same time, traditional factories leverage advanced AI models to enhance and streamline manufacturing processes.

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FINANCIÈRE MONCEY : DÉSIGNATION D’UN NOUVEL EXPERT INDÉPENDANT DANS LE CADRE DU PROJET D’OFFRE PUBLIQUE DE RETRAIT SUIVIE D’UN RETRAIT OBLIGATOIRE INITIÉE PAR BOLLORÉ SE

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FINANCIÈRE MONCEY COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le 18 novembre 2024 DÉSIGNATION D’UN NOUVEL EXPERT INDÉPENDANT DANS LE CADRE DU PROJET D’OFFRE PUBLIQUE DE.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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The Silent Deal Killer: Why Cultural Integration is Key to M&A Success

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are exciting ventures promising growth, innovation, and market dominance. However, the celebratory mood can quickly sour if companies overlook a crucial element: cultural integration. While financial projections and strategic fit are essential, successful M&A hinges on effectively uniting the distinct cultures of the merging companies.

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International Petroleum Corporation Announces Completion of Annual Normal Course Issuer Bid

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC has completed the current normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB), purchasing for cancellation 8,342,119 IPC common shares between December 2023 and November 2024, representing approximately 6.5% of the total outstanding common shares at the commencement of the NCIB.

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Baird upgrades Roku, says the stock is a buy after its big 2024 drop

CNBC: Investing

Roku's huge underperformance this year has created an attractive buying opportunity for investors, according to Baird.

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