JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Summary of June 2024 Annual General Shareholder Meeting Season Shareholder Proposals - - While the total number of shareholder proposals is comparable to the June 2023 general meeting season, the number of companies receiving proposals remains at a sustained high level in comparison with a few years ago. - In addition to balance-sheet proposals, the number of governance proposals from activists is on the rise. - Shareholders continue to exhibit harsh judgment on executives of.

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H. Friedman Search

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we move from the post-COVID era to a time of more normalcy, I have to ask myself the question: are we over Zooming when it comes to the hiring process? When there was no safe way to hire people in this new world of remote workers, Zoom was the only way to keep the process moving forward. But is it now? Initial Meeting: Quick & Cost I must share my personal thoughts on the world of Zoom meetings.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Law Firm AI Revolution: What Clients Need to Know - Join us for a series of webinars showcasing how AdvanceLaw firms -- already pre-vetted for technology and innovation, among other things -- are deploying GenAI and other key technologies in their delivery of legal service TODAY.and what's on the horizon.

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Deal Lawyers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In our latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, my co-host J.T. Ho and I were joined by Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman, head of Skadden’s shareholder engagement and activism practice.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Question: What is an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange? Answer: Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows a taxpayer who owns business or investment real estate to “exchange” the real estate the taxpayer wishes to sell (the “old property”) for replacement real estate (the “new property”) in a manner that allows all or part of the otherwise taxable gain on sale of the old property to be deferred.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In Shareholder Representative Services LLC v. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed an earnout dispute, holding that a buyer violated its contract with the seller by failing to use “commercially reasonable efforts” to meet the contractual milestones that would entitle the seller to a hefty earnout payment. The court addressed the differences between inward- and outward-facing “commercially reasonable efforts” clauses, and clarified the standards and evidence.

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Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cisco and the OECD have launched the Digital Well-being Hub to explore the relationship between technology and individual well-being. The hub aims to understand how digital transformation impacts life satisfaction, mental health, digital skills, and civic engagement and more. By crowdsourcing insights and using OECD data, it seeks to inform policies for an inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital future.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

01 A conversation with Evercore on the market outlook 02 Will there be an alternative path to public? 03 What’s ahead for tech and life sciences IPOs? 04 The Download Quiz: Venture Capital Trends / 01A CONVERSATION WITH EVERCORE.

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Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cisco and Splunk are driving digital resilience with integrated solutions in security, assurance, and observability. Learn how partners can capitalize on this $100B opportunity.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

On August 21, 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas held that, while the debtor breached an agreement arising from an uptier transaction, the creditor was limited to a breach of contract claim and could not have its “required lender” status restored or maintain an indemnification claim because of the breach. The indemnification portion of the ruling centered around the term “performance,” with the court ruling that “performance” is not the same as “non-performance.”.

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Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Explore Cisco's AI-Ready Infrastructure Specialization, the groundbreaking UCS C885A M8 Rack Server, and AI PODs. Empower your business with cutting-edge technology and seize the $159B GenAI opportunity.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) – Ralph Lauren raised its annual sales forecast on Thursday, on strong holiday demand for its expensive cashmere sweaters and shirts as wealthy customers remain undeterred by price hikes. Shares of the luxury retailer rose 5% in early trading as the company also beat its second-quarter results.

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Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

TLS adoption has grown rapidly, with nearly 100% of website connections now delivered over HTTPS. Now, firewalls must do more than simply block threats—they need to provide advanced decryption capabilities to detect hidden dangers, while maintaining performance, all without compromising the speed of business operations.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tom Gaffney, cybersecurity expert at F-Secure, shares thoughts on what financial organisations can do as UK banks must refund fraud victims up to £85,000 under new rules. This month, in a world first, bank refunds for fraud became mandatory after the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) reduced the maximum compensation from a previous proposal of £415,000.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Nexans to sell AmerCable to Mattr _PRESS RELEASE_ Nexans announces the execution of an agreement to sell AmerCable to Mattr for US$280 million,

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CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh records Thursday as they extended their postelection rally. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Friday.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc. Enters Binding Agreement for Reverse Merger, Acquiring $150 Million in Real Estate Assets.

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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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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor will cut 9,000 jobs and 20% of its global manufacturing capacity, the automaker said on Thursday, as it scrambles to reduce costs by $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year amid a sales slump in China and the U.S.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The wait is finally over. Tonight is the night. Later this evening, Leaders in Trading will return to the ballroom of London’s Savoy Hotel for another evening of celebration and jubilation. We are delighted to be welcoming our shortlisted nominees and guests for the long-awaited Leaders in Trading awards night 2024. At this very moment, crystals are being laid out, speeches are being perfected, and the silverware is being polished, as The TRADE team prepares to welcome you for another inc

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CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Investors should dump JPMorgan Chase shares, according to Baird.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The EU has a problem. It’s falling behind. Growth has been largely stagnant across the continent for the last two decades, with a wide number of metrics pointing to an ever-increasing investment and growth gap with the US. The recently-published EU competitiveness report, penned by former prime minister of Italy Mario Draghi, is the latest in a long line of research projects that has shone a spotlight on the EU capital markets, reaching a similar conclusion to those gone before it: things need t

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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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CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The president-elect's focus on fossil fuels and low regard for renewables could bring disruption to the energy space

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Financial Times - Banking

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loans

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CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

More companies are due to report earnings next week, and some of them may be set up for gains in the coming days.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Jens-Peter Jensen It hasn’t gotten any easier for fintech companies to secure capital here in 2024. In the United States, for example, the fintech startup ecosystem landed $6.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

More options for proven performers It’s an interesting time for suppliers to the private label (aka “store brands” or PL) grocery market in the U.S. Just as the products themselves are getting more attention from shoppers, the companies that make them are attracting interest from investors and acquirers. We look at some of the trends shaping this “moment” in the private label sector, and consider how the opportunities for industry players may be changing as well.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) -Under Armour shares shot up 20% on Thursday as the sportswear maker raised its annual profit forecast, betting on lower input costs and cost-saving strategies such as fewer discounts at its own stores and website.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

FLEURY MICHON COMMUNIQUÉ FINANCIER Fleury Michon annonce la cession de l’activité plateaux-repas située en Ile de France. Cette activité représentait.

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