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Compliance Lessons on Mergers and Acquisitions from Star Trek: The Ultimate Computer

JD Supra: Mergers

Last month, I wrote a blog post on the tone at the top, exemplified in Star Trek’s Original Series episode, Devil in the Dark. Based on the response, some passionate Star Trek fans are out there. I decided to write a series of blog posts exploring Star Trek: The Original Series episodes as guides to the Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance program set out in the FCPA Resources Guide, 2nd edition.

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Time Is On My Side…Or Is It?

H. Friedman Search

But who’s side is it on really? The Rolling Stone sang this song in the mid 60s, and it always caused me to ask the question of whose side was it on. Mick Jagger, who is now 81 and active as ever, clearly does have time on his side. As for candidates and client firms today… who has time on their side in the hiring process? Who’s Driving The Market?

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Foley Automotive Update - August 2024 - 2

JD Supra: Mergers

A number of auto suppliers are reducing R&D and engineering budgets in response to cost pressures, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit. Declining automotive plant capacity utilization in the U.S. is expected to be a significant industry risk amid the unpredictable transition to EV production, according to analysis from GlobalData featured in Automotive News.

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Antitrust: “Baby HSR Act” Model Legislation for State-Level Merger Review

Deal Lawyers

In late July, the Uniform Law Commission approved model legislation for a standardized approach to require companies to submit HSR Filings to state AGs and to permit State AGs to share filings with each other.

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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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State AGs Say Kroger-Albertsons Merger Will Increase Grocery Market Competition

JD Supra: Mergers

As litigation to block the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger wages on at the state and federal level, four state attorneys general (AG) have jumped into the fray in support of the merger as the cases heat up on all fronts.

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Merger of District Court Dismissals Torpedoes Appeal from PTAB Decision at Federal Circuit

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal of a final written decision in an IPR based on issue preclusion where a district court had dismissed a complaint finding the patent claims subject-matter ineligible. The patentee had filed a second amended complaint, but then voluntarily dismissed the case without asking the district court to vacate its prior invalidity ruling, which it also never appealed.

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Buy this little-known chip design stock benefiting from AI growth, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Investors may want to keep an eye on this chip design stock that is poised to benefit from artificial intelligence tailwinds, according to Bank of America.

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Shedding Light on "Shadow Trading" and What Companies Should Do Now

JD Supra: Mergers

The concept of insider trading under the federal securities laws has evolved over the years, at times in unexpected ways. Current insider trading standards have developed through case law and administrative actions applying the anti-fraud rules of the federal securities laws and have resulted in a framework that is not always clear. This creates uncertainty for public companies when drafting and implementing internal policies, but recent developments provide insight into new and important areas.

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Crypto asset managers look past the next big coin to diversify portfolios

CNBC: Investing

You can forget about a Solana ETF alone. The next step in crypto asset management goes beyond identifying the next big coin.

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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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South Africa M&A regulation: Adapting to change

JD Supra: Mergers

A peaceful election and slowing inflation have put M&A markets in South Africa in a more advantageous position. However, taking advantage of South African deal opportunities requires a clear understanding of a rapidly evolving regulatory backdrop - South African M&A markets have sprung back to life in 2024 after a challenging period where tepid economic performance, intermittent electricity blackouts and wider global headwinds inhibited dealmaking.

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El hundimiento del yate de Mike Lynch es tan desconcertante como trágico

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Mientras recuperaban los cuerpos, las autoridades y los expertos se preguntaban cómo una embarcación de 40 millones de dólares, estable y segura, podía haberse hundido tan rápido.

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Minority Stockholder Was Not a Controller Because Plaintiff Did Not Adequately Plead Actual Control of the Company’s Business Affairs

JD Supra: Mergers

It is axiomatic that directors and officers of a Delaware corporation owe fiduciary duties to stockholders (and the company). Controlling stockholders also owe fiduciary duties. A stockholder is deemed a controller either through ownership of 50-plus% of a company’s voting power, or through actual control over its business affairs. Actual control means the stockholder has general control of a company’s business affairs, or specific control of a transaction.

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Vodafone merger ‘could leave 1m Three customers unable to find cheaper deals’

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Unite union makes claim as it calls on CMA to block tie-up that would bring 27m customers under one provider Business live – latest updates A planned £15bn merger between Vodafone and Three UK, which is aimed at creating the UK’s largest mobile phone operator, could leave up to 1 million Three customers unable to choose a cheaper alternative operator, a trade union has claimed.

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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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How to avoid common mistakes when adopting AI  

Cisco: M&A

Adopting AI requires a measured approach. Gartner outlines 5 phases to avoid major pitfalls and maximize chances of successful AI implementation.

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USA Rare Earth, a Domestic Rare Earth Mining & Magnet Company, to Become a Publicly Traded Company via Business Combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, LLC, a company building out a vertically integrated, domestic rare earth element (“REE”) magnet production supply chain that would include REE, critical minerals and lithium mining and processing, and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: IPXX) (“IPXX”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement” and the tra

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Thursday's analyst calls: Bullish ahead of Nvidia earnings, beauty stock upgraded

CNBC: Investing

A chipmaker and a beauty stock were among the stocks being talked about by analysts on the Street.

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Inside the CCNA v1.1 exam update: AI, machine learning, and more

Cisco: M&A

Take a closer look at the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam update, get tips for exam success, and track down the latest learning resources.

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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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Bronfman consortium ups last-minute bid for Paramount to $6bn

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Increased offer in ‘go shop’ period could derail planned $28bn merger with independent studio Skydance Paramount Global, one of Hollywood’s best-known companies, has received an improved last-minute offer from a group led by the veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr that could gazump its planned $28bn (£21bn) merger with the independent film studio Skydance.

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PharmaCorp Announces Agreement to Acquire a Pharmacy in Western Canada

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHARMACORP RX INC. (“ PharmaCorp ” or the “ Corporation ”) (TSXV: PCRX) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire from two arm’s length vendors (the “ Vendors ”) a 90% interest in a pharmacy (the “ Acquired Pharmacy ”) located in Western Canada. The aggregate purchase price for the 90% interest is $2,207,170, will be funded from cash and is expected to close on or about August 30, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closin

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Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Estee Lauder, Meta, Crocs, TJX & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Ride Sharing Market to Exceed USD 322.01 Billion Mark by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Westford, USA, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Ride Sharing Market will reach a value of USD 322.01 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The ride sharing market is gaining popularity today with the rise of platforms including OLA, Uber, Lyft since they are not only user-friendly, but are also cost-effective, reliable, and highly convenient.

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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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Powell Faces Economic Crossroads as He Prepares to Speak at Jackson Hole

The New York Times: Banking

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, will deliver remarks as inflation cools and growth holds up — but as labor market weakening threatens to interrupt the soft landing.

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TNS extends access to all US equity options exchanges

The TRADE

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is set to expand access to US equity options with connectivity and market data support for the recently launched MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange. Tom Lazenga, general manager, TNS Financial Markets The move comes as part of TNS’ commitment to comprehensive coverage of the US listed options marketplace. TNS will offer users market data and order routing access in an ultra-low-latency trading environment.

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - musicMagpie Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule.

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China Minsheng Bank enhances market-making capabilities through adoption of Bloomberg sell-side solutions

The TRADE

China Minsheng Bank has adopted Bloomberg’s sell-side execution management solution, ETOMS, alongside expanding its use of Trade Order Management Solutions (TOMS). The development will be used to support the commercial bank’s RMB cash bond market-making under Bond Connect and its USD interest rate swap (IRS) market-making in Hong Kong. Read more: Bloomberg and HKEX enhance Swap Connect solutions to facilitate global investments for IRS market Bloomberg’s sell-side solutions – which include TOMS

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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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Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP : Form 8.3 - International Paper Company

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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This athleisure stock could see a sharp earnings move next week. Using options can mitigate risk

CNBC: Investing

The options market implies a roughly 9% move when the company reports earnings. However, one could limit the risk by using a call spread.

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Achieving Seamless M&A Integration: Best Practices for Success

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent significant opportunities for growth and expansion. Still, their success hinges not only on the deal itself but also on the following integration process. Effective integration is crucial for realizing synergies, maximizing value, and ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders involved. This article delves into the best practices for M&A integration, focusing on culture, systems, and processes.

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