TechCrunch: M&A
JANUARY 29, 2024
A year and a half after announcing its intention to acquire iRobot, Amazon’s deal is officially dead. All parties involved anticipated some level of regulatory scrutiny, but after a few decades of tech company consolidation, few expected this much friction. The deal had already passed through select international regulatory bodies, including the U.K.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The last two years have seen a significant uptick in the number of transactions involving credit union acquisitions of banks with 26 deals announced and two transactions already announced in 2024. Yet, the law around these transactions remains somewhat unsettled and the path to regulatory approval is often not clear. These transactions are sometimes structured as an acquisition of the bank’s assets and the assumption of specified liabilities to avoid conflict with possible regulatory issues.
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TechCrunch: M&A
JANUARY 29, 2024
Amazon has ended its bid to acquire iRobot, the maker of robotic vacuums, after running up against headwinds with European regulators. Amazon and iRobot have opted to mutually terminate their previously announced acquisition agreement, under which Amazon would’ve purchased iRobot for ~$1.7 billion in cash (or slightly lower). In a press release, the companies said […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
After a sluggish 2023 in which global merger and acquisition activity fell almost 20% to $2.87 trillion – the lowest level since 2013 – the question in the corporate world, is: ‘Will M&A roar back in 2024?’.
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CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Quiet luxury was one of last year's biggest viral fashion trends, but unlike other short-lived fads, this one has made its way into investor portfolios.
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CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Tom Lee was calling for new highs by late January, but an air pocket may be forming.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
For more than a year, Canada’s foreign investment review regime has been on the cusp of a dramatic expansion that will supercharge foreign investors’ obligations to obtain pre-closing national security non-objection or approval in certain cases and enable the responsible Minister to impose conditions on investments.
How2Exit
JANUARY 29, 2024
b' E181: Robb Green on Wealth Creation, Business Acquisition, and E-Commerce Growth Strategies - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): Robb Green is an experienced entrepreneur and e-commerce expert. He has built and sold multiple brands in the e-commerce space, specializing in private label brands. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Robb has a deep understanding of the Amazon marketplace and has successfully navigated the challenges of building and scaling e-commerce businesses
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Fenwick life sciences team recently returned from the 2024 JP Morgan Healthcare conference. As we reflect back on the week, there were several key themes and trends that we expect will continue to resonate and evolve over the upcoming year.
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.
How2Exit
JANUARY 29, 2024
b' E182: Pete Seligman: Navigating the World of Search Funds and ETA - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Pete Seligman is a search fund investor and entrepreneur based in Australia. With a background in engineering, finance, and project management, Pete brings a diverse skill set to his work. In 2013, he followed his passion for business ownership and acquired a small mining services business, which he successfully grew and expanded over the past decade.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
On January 25, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to block Novant Health (Novant) from acquiring two North Carolina hospitals, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center from Community Health Systems (CHS). The FTC alleges that the proposed $320 million transaction—which was first announced in February 2023— would threaten to substantially lessen competition for healthcare services in an area it defines as the “Eastern Lake Norman Area” of North Carolina.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Goldman market experts said they expect the Fed soon to make a nod toward an easing that also will be market-positive.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
On January 22, the FTC announced updated dollar thresholds triggering the bar on interlocking officers and directors under Section 8 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 19. Section 8 of the Clayton Act prohibits one person from serving as a director or officer of two competing corporations if the corporations meet certain size and competitive sales thresholds.
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CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
"If there was one name that I think is better positioned this week, it's Meta," Gerstner said on CNBC's "Fast Money.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has announced revised filing thresholds as required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”), along with adjusted HSR filing fee tiers and amounts.
Deal Lawyers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The M&A lawyers at Morrison & Foerster recently gazed into their crystal ball and came up with their annual memo laying out their predictions for what 2024 may have in store for dealmakers.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
Infinite Roots, an alternative protein foodtech startup that focuses on mycelium fermentation, announced that it raised $58 million in its Series B round. Elo Life Systems, a foodtech company that develops a natural high-intensity sweetener, announced that it raised $20.5 million in its Series A2 round.
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.
Deal Lawyers
JANUARY 29, 2024
Reliance disclaimers can be a powerful tool to limit a seller’s exposure to fraud claims premised on alleged representations that didn’t find their way into the purchase agreement, but in order to be effective, the language of those disclaimers must clear a pretty high bar.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced an increase to the annual adjustment of the monetary thresholds that apply to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures per the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The HSR Act governs the transactions that must be reported to the FTC and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (collectively, the agencies) prior to their consummation.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 29, 2024
The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant change in Brussels. European Parliamentary elections in June will be followed by the appointment of a new Commission in the autumn.
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The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 29, 2024
The massive property developer epitomized China’s real estate frenzy, and its downfall fueled the market’s downturn.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission announced that as of February 23, 2024, the reporting thresholds determining whether companies must notify federal antitrust authorities under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act") about proposed mergers and acquisitions will be increased as follows: The "size-of-transaction" threshold rises by 7.3% from $111.4 million to $119.5 million.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Some of the biggest analyst calls on Monday focused on a dollar store stock and a major U.S. airline.
Financial Times - Banking
JANUARY 29, 2024
Co-head of investment bank and trading business calls time on almost three-decade career at firm
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CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
According to analyst Eric Joseph, Beam is at the frontier of a rising theme for investors this year: therapeutics.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
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